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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.13, 492.16 and 97.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.13, 492.16 and 97.05 is: 145.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.13 : 492.16 = 97.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.13/492.16 = 97.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.13x = 492.16 × 97.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.13x = 47,761.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,761.18/328.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.56

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