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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.88, 493.47 and 302.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.88, 493.47 and 302.15 is: 453.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.88 : 493.47 = 302.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.88/493.47 = 302.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.88x = 493.47 × 302.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.88x = 149,103.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,103.19/328.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.36

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