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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.18, 492.16 and 135.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.18, 492.16 and 135.76 is: 203.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.18 : 492.16 = 135.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.18/492.16 = 135.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.18x = 492.16 × 135.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.18x = 66,815.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,815.64/328.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.59

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