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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.92, 492.38 and 213.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.92, 492.38 and 213.14 is: 319.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.92 : 492.38 = 213.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.92/492.38 = 213.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.92x = 492.38 × 213.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.92x = 104,945.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,945.87/328.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.06

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