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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.30, 492.95 and 277.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.30, 492.95 and 277.34 is: 416.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.30 : 492.95 = 277.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.30/492.95 = 277.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.30x = 492.95 × 277.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.30x = 136,712.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,712.98/328.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.43

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