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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.93, 492.87 and 155.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.93, 492.87 and 155.19 is: 232.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.93 : 492.87 = 155.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.93/492.87 = 155.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.93x = 492.87 × 155.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.93x = 76,486.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,486.07/328.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.53

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