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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.82, 493.04 and 133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.82, 493.04 and 133.92 is: 200.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.82 : 493.04 = 133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.82/493.04 = 133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.82x = 493.04 × 133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.82x = 66,027.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,027.25/328.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.80

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