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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.38, 492.63 and 136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.38, 492.63 and 136 is: 204.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.38 : 492.63 = 136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.38/492.63 = 136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.38x = 492.63 × 136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.38x = 66,997.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,997.68/328.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.02

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