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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.97, 493.52 and 136.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.97, 493.52 and 136.60 is: 204.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.97 : 493.52 = 136.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.97/493.52 = 136.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.97x = 493.52 × 136.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.97x = 67,413.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,413.94/328.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.92

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