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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.14, 492.30 and 225.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.14, 492.30 and 225.54 is: 338.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.14 : 492.30 = 225.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.14/492.30 = 225.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.14x = 492.30 × 225.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.14x = 111,033.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,033.34/328.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.37

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