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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.62, 492.92 and 155.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.62, 492.92 and 155.22 is: 232.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.62 : 492.92 = 155.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.62/492.92 = 155.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.62x = 492.92 × 155.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.62x = 76,510.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,510.27/328.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.82

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