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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.75, 492.90 and 213.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.75, 492.90 and 213.91 is: 320.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.75 : 492.90 = 213.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.75/492.90 = 213.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.75x = 492.90 × 213.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.75x = 105,436.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,436.24/328.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.72

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