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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.81, 490.25 and 134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.81, 490.25 and 134.44 is: 201.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.81 : 490.25 = 134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.81/490.25 = 134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.81x = 490.25 × 134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.81x = 65,908.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,908.32/326.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.67

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