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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.27, 493.91 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.27, 493.91 and 134.28 is: 201.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.27 : 493.91 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.27/493.91 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.27x = 493.91 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.27x = 66,319.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,319.09/329.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.41

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