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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.11, 492.36 and 198.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.11, 492.36 and 198.37 is: 297.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.11 : 492.36 = 198.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.11/492.36 = 198.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.11x = 492.36 × 198.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.11x = 97,669.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,669.45/328.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 297.67

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