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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.70, 492.79 and 136.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.70, 492.79 and 136.46 is: 204.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.70 : 492.79 = 136.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.70/492.79 = 136.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.70x = 492.79 × 136.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.70x = 67,246.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,246.12/328.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.58

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