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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.99, 492.92 and 191.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.99, 492.92 and 191.69 is: 287.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.99 : 492.92 = 191.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.99/492.92 = 191.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.99x = 492.92 × 191.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.99x = 94,486.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,486.88/328.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.21

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