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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.25, 492.47 and 133.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.25, 492.47 and 133.15 is: 199.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.25 : 492.47 = 133.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.25/492.47 = 133.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.25x = 492.47 × 133.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.25x = 65,569.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,569.25/328.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.76

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