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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.18, 492.22 and 111.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.18, 492.22 and 111.73 is: 167.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.18 : 492.22 = 111.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.18/492.22 = 111.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.18x = 492.22 × 111.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.18x = 54,995.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,995.74/328.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.58

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