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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.08, 493.89 and 136.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.08, 493.89 and 136.84 is: 205.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.08 : 493.89 = 136.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.08/493.89 = 136.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.08x = 493.89 × 136.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.08x = 67,583.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,583.91/329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.37

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