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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.84, 492.80 and 136.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.84, 492.80 and 136.60 is: 204.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.84 : 492.80 = 136.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.84/492.80 = 136.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.84x = 492.80 × 136.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.84x = 67,316.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,316.48/328.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.71

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