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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.60, 494.10 and 275.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.60, 494.10 and 275.80 is: 414.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.60 : 494.10 = 275.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.60/494.10 = 275.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.60x = 494.10 × 275.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.60x = 136,272.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,272.78/328.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.71

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