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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.56, 492.84 and 112.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.56, 492.84 and 112.02 is: 168.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.56 : 492.84 = 112.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.56/492.84 = 112.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.56x = 492.84 × 112.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.56x = 55,207.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,207.94/328.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.03

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