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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.99, 494.85 and 134.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.99, 494.85 and 134.96 is: 202.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.99 : 494.85 = 134.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.99/494.85 = 134.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.99x = 494.85 × 134.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.99x = 66,783.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,783.04/329.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.38

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