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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.10, 492.18 and 289.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.10, 492.18 and 289.93 is: 434.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.10 : 492.18 = 289.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.10/492.18 = 289.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.10x = 492.18 × 289.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.10x = 142,696.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,696.35/328.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.92

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