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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.41, 492.06 and 231.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.41, 492.06 and 231.75 is: 347.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.41 : 492.06 = 231.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.41/492.06 = 231.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.41x = 492.06 × 231.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.41x = 114,034.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,034.91/328.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.23

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