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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.28, 492.10 and 183.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.28, 492.10 and 183.68 is: 275.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.28 : 492.10 = 183.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.28/492.10 = 183.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.28x = 492.10 × 183.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.28x = 90,388.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,388.93/328.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.34

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