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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329, 492.28 and 206.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329, 492.28 and 206.69 is: 309.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329 : 492.28 = 206.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329/492.28 = 206.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329x = 492.28 × 206.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329x = 101,749.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,749.35/329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.27

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