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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.16, 492.08 and 191.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.16, 492.08 and 191.24 is: 286.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.16 : 492.08 = 191.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.16/492.08 = 191.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.16x = 492.08 × 191.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.16x = 94,105.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,105.38/328.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.77

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