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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.12, 492.28 and 154.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.12, 492.28 and 154.92 is: 232.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.12 : 492.28 = 154.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.12/492.28 = 154.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.12x = 492.28 × 154.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.12x = 76,264.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,264.02/328.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.43

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