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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.23, 492.39 and 312.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.23, 492.39 and 312.66 is: 469.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.23 : 492.39 = 312.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.23/492.39 = 312.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.23x = 492.39 × 312.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.23x = 153,950.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,950.66/328.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.03

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