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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.65, 492.84 and 263.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.65, 492.84 and 263.45 is: 395.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.65 : 492.84 = 263.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.65/492.84 = 263.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.65x = 492.84 × 263.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.65x = 129,836.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,836.23/328.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 395.06

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