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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.22, 492.37 and 108.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.22, 492.37 and 108.87 is: 163.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.22 : 492.37 = 108.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.22/492.37 = 108.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.22x = 492.37 × 108.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.22x = 53,603.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,603.18/328.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.31

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