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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.27, 492.43 and 267.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.27, 492.43 and 267.83 is: 401.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.27 : 492.43 = 267.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.27/492.43 = 267.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.27x = 492.43 × 267.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.27x = 131,887.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,887.53/328.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.77

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