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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.93, 493.25 and 97.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.93, 493.25 and 97.76 is: 146.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.93 : 493.25 = 97.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.93/493.25 = 97.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.93x = 493.25 × 97.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.93x = 48,219.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,219.63/328.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.60

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