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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.32, 492 and 247.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.32, 492 and 247.23 is: 370.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.32 : 492 = 247.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.32/492 = 247.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.32x = 492 × 247.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.32x = 121,637.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,637.16/328.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.48

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