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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.17, 492.30 and 135.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.17, 492.30 and 135.75 is: 203.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.17 : 492.30 = 135.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.17/492.30 = 135.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.17x = 492.30 × 135.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.17x = 66,829.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,829.73/328.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.64

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