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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329, 454.06 and 212.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329, 454.06 and 212.66 is: 293.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329 : 454.06 = 212.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329/454.06 = 212.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329x = 454.06 × 212.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329x = 96,560.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,560.40/329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.50

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