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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.99, 493.39 and 133.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.99, 493.39 and 133.93 is: 200.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.99 : 493.39 = 133.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.99/493.39 = 133.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.99x = 493.39 × 133.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.99x = 66,079.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,079.72/328.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.86

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