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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.84, 493.10 and 191.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.84, 493.10 and 191.94 is: 287.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.84 : 493.10 = 191.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.84/493.10 = 191.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.84x = 493.10 × 191.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.84x = 94,644.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,644.60/328.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.81

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