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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.21, 492.27 and 84.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.21, 492.27 and 84.73 is: 127.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.21 : 492.27 = 84.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.21/492.27 = 84.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.21x = 492.27 × 84.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.21x = 41,709.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,709.61/328.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.08

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