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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.41, 492.82 and 206.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.41, 492.82 and 206.74 is: 310.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.41 : 492.82 = 206.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.41/492.82 = 206.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.41x = 492.82 × 206.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.41x = 101,885.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,885.61/328.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.24

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