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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.22, 492.04 and 206.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.22, 492.04 and 206.42 is: 309.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.22 : 492.04 = 206.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.22/492.04 = 206.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.22x = 492.04 × 206.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.22x = 101,566.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,566.90/328.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.45

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