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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.81, 493.20 and 133.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.81, 493.20 and 133.75 is: 200.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.81 : 493.20 = 133.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.81/493.20 = 133.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.81x = 493.20 × 133.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.81x = 65,967.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,967.23/328.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.62

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