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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.53, 492.95 and 206.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.53, 492.95 and 206.89 is: 310.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.53 : 492.95 = 206.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.53/492.95 = 206.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.53x = 492.95 × 206.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.53x = 101,986.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,986.43/328.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.43

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