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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.89, 493.29 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.89, 493.29 and 192 is: 287.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.89 : 493.29 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.89/493.29 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.89x = 493.29 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.89x = 94,711.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,711.68/328.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.97

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