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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.21, 492.60 and 135.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.21, 492.60 and 135.97 is: 204.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.21 : 492.60 = 135.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.21/492.60 = 135.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.21x = 492.60 × 135.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.21x = 66,976.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,976.36/328.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.07

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