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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.12, 494.04 and 206

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.12, 494.04 and 206 is: 309.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.12 : 494.04 = 206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.12/494.04 = 206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.12x = 494.04 × 206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.12x = 101,772.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,772.24/329.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.23

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