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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.16, 492.68 and 206.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.16, 492.68 and 206.88 is: 309.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.16 : 492.68 = 206.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.16/492.68 = 206.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.16x = 492.68 × 206.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.16x = 101,925.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,925.64/329.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.65

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