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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.10, 492.08 and 108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.10, 492.08 and 108.72 is: 163.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.10 : 492.08 = 108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.10/492.08 = 108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.10x = 492.08 × 108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.10x = 53,498.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,498.39/328.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.06

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