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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.73, 493.10 and 206.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.73, 493.10 and 206.82 is: 310.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.73 : 493.10 = 206.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.73/493.10 = 206.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.73x = 493.10 × 206.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.73x = 101,981.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,981.91/328.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.23

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