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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.11, 496.83 and 136.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.11, 496.83 and 136.26 is: 204.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.11 : 496.83 = 136.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.11/496.83 = 136.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.11x = 496.83 × 136.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.11x = 67,695.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,695.94/331.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.45

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