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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.32, 492 and 223.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.32, 492 and 223.84 is: 335.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.32 : 492 = 223.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.32/492 = 223.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.32x = 492 × 223.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.32x = 110,129.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,129.28/328.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.43

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