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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.92, 492.12 and 247.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.92, 492.12 and 247.20 is: 369.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.92 : 492.12 = 247.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.92/492.12 = 247.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.92x = 492.12 × 247.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.92x = 121,652.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,652.06/328.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.85

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