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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.98, 494.19 and 200.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.98, 494.19 and 200.82 is: 301.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.98 : 494.19 = 200.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.98/494.19 = 200.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.98x = 494.19 × 200.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.98x = 99,243.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,243.24/328.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.67

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