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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.00, 493.83 and 328.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.00, 493.83 and 328.39 is: 492.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.00 : 493.83 = 328.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.00/493.83 = 328.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.00x = 493.83 × 328.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.00x = 162,167.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,167.60/329.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.92

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