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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.63, 492.51 and 213.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.63, 492.51 and 213.02 is: 319.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.63 : 492.51 = 213.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.63/492.51 = 213.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.63x = 492.51 × 213.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.63x = 104,914.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,914.48/328.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.25

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