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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.26, 1,369.92 and 328.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.26, 1,369.92 and 328.31 is: 492.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.26 : 1,369.92 = 328.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.26/1,369.92 = 328.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.26x = 1,369.92 × 328.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.26x = 449,751.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,751.59/913.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.47

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