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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.73, 492.82 and 164.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.73, 492.82 and 164.09 is: 246.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.73 : 492.82 = 164.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.73/492.82 = 164.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.73x = 492.82 × 164.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.73x = 80,867.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,867.66/328.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.00

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