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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.78, 492.64 and 133.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.78, 492.64 and 133.66 is: 200.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.78 : 492.64 = 133.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.78/492.64 = 133.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.78x = 492.64 × 133.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.78x = 65,846.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,846.26/328.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.27

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