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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.08, 493.60 and 136.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.08, 493.60 and 136.68 is: 205.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.08 : 493.60 = 136.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.08/493.60 = 136.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.08x = 493.60 × 136.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.08x = 67,465.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,465.25/329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.01

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