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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.76, 492.98 and 146.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.76, 492.98 and 146.12 is: 219.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.76 : 492.98 = 146.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.76/492.98 = 146.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.76x = 492.98 × 146.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.76x = 72,034.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,034.24/328.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.11

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