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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.61, 493.63 and 200.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.61, 493.63 and 200.45 is: 301.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.61 : 493.63 = 200.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.61/493.63 = 200.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.61x = 493.63 × 200.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.61x = 98,945.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,945.16/328.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.11

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