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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.11, 493.56 and 206.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.11, 493.56 and 206.59 is: 309.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.11 : 493.56 = 206.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.11/493.56 = 206.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.11x = 493.56 × 206.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.11x = 101,962.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,962.69/329.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.81

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