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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.12, 492.06 and 184.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.12, 492.06 and 184.12 is: 276.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.12 : 492.06 = 184.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.12/492.06 = 184.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.12x = 492.06 × 184.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.12x = 90,598.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,598.09/328.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.11

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