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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.33, 492.12 and 111.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.33, 492.12 and 111.73 is: 167.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.33 : 492.12 = 111.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.33/492.12 = 111.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.33x = 492.12 × 111.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.33x = 54,984.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,984.57/328.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.47

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