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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.14, 492.27 and 108.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.14, 492.27 and 108.78 is: 163.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.14 : 492.27 = 108.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.14/492.27 = 108.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.14x = 492.27 × 108.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.14x = 53,549.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,549.13/328.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.19

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