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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.44, 492.63 and 302.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.44, 492.63 and 302.66 is: 453.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.44 : 492.63 = 302.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.44/492.63 = 302.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.44x = 492.63 × 302.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.44x = 149,099.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,099.40/328.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.96

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