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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.12, 496.73 and 136.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.12, 496.73 and 136.22 is: 204.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.12 : 496.73 = 136.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.12/496.73 = 136.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.12x = 496.73 × 136.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.12x = 67,665.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,665.89/331.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.36

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