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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.17, 492.27 and 111.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.17, 492.27 and 111.69 is: 167.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.17 : 492.27 = 111.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.17/492.27 = 111.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.17x = 492.27 × 111.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.17x = 54,981.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,981.64/328.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.54

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