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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.80, 492.93 and 123.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.80, 492.93 and 123.25 is: 184.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.80 : 492.93 = 123.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.80/492.93 = 123.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.80x = 492.93 × 123.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.80x = 60,753.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,753.01/328.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.77

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