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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.41, 492.75 and 155.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.41, 492.75 and 155.07 is: 232.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.41 : 492.75 = 155.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.41/492.75 = 155.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.41x = 492.75 × 155.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.41x = 76,410.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,410.74/328.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.67

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