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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.70, 492.70 and 206.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.70, 492.70 and 206.68 is: 309.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.70 : 492.70 = 206.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.70/492.70 = 206.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.70x = 492.70 × 206.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.70x = 101,831.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,831.24/328.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.80

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