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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.26, 492.41 and 84.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.26, 492.41 and 84.79 is: 127.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.26 : 492.41 = 84.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.26/492.41 = 84.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.26x = 492.41 × 84.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.26x = 41,750.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,750.42/328.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.19

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