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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,303.56, 1,955.18 and 329.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,303.56, 1,955.18 and 329.64 is: 494.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,303.56 : 1,955.18 = 329.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,303.56/1,955.18 = 329.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,303.56x = 1,955.18 × 329.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,303.56x = 644,503.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,503.89/1,303.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.42

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