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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.62, 492.93 and 192.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.62, 492.93 and 192.63 is: 288.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.62 : 492.93 = 192.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.62/492.93 = 192.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.62x = 492.93 × 192.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.62x = 94,953.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,953.11/328.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.95

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