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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.55, 492.90 and 112.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.55, 492.90 and 112.13 is: 168.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.55 : 492.90 = 112.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.55/492.90 = 112.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.55x = 492.90 × 112.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.55x = 55,266.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,266.41/328.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.22

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