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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.55, 492.66 and 155.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.55, 492.66 and 155.07 is: 232.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.55 : 492.66 = 155.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.55/492.66 = 155.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.55x = 492.66 × 155.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.55x = 76,396.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,396.79/328.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.53

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