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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.54, 492.72 and 276.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.54, 492.72 and 276.70 is: 414.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.54 : 492.72 = 276.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.54/492.72 = 276.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.54x = 492.72 × 276.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.54x = 136,335.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,335.62/328.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.97

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