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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.22, 492.96 and 313.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.22, 492.96 and 313.80 is: 471.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.22 : 492.96 = 313.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.22/492.96 = 313.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.22x = 492.96 × 313.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.22x = 154,690.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,690.85/328.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.30

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