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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.83, 493.19 and 146.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.83, 493.19 and 146.22 is: 219.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.83 : 493.19 = 146.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.83/493.19 = 146.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.83x = 493.19 × 146.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.83x = 72,114.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,114.24/328.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.31

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