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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.86, 492.99 and 300.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.86, 492.99 and 300.33 is: 450.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.86 : 492.99 = 300.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.86/492.99 = 300.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.86x = 492.99 × 300.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.86x = 148,059.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,059.69/328.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.22

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