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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.27, 492.46 and 111.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.27, 492.46 and 111.80 is: 167.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.27 : 492.46 = 111.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.27/492.46 = 111.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.27x = 492.46 × 111.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.27x = 55,055.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,055.84/328.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.72

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