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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.55, 492.11 and 191.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.55, 492.11 and 191.26 is: 286.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.55 : 492.11 = 191.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.55/492.11 = 191.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.55x = 492.11 × 191.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.55x = 94,120.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,120.96/328.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.47

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