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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.24, 492.72 and 136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.24, 492.72 and 136 is: 204.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.24 : 492.72 = 136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.24/492.72 = 136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.24x = 492.72 × 136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.24x = 67,009.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,009.92/328.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.15

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