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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.01, 494.04 and 213.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.01, 494.04 and 213.74 is: 320.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.01 : 494.04 = 213.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.01/494.04 = 213.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.01x = 494.04 × 213.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.01x = 105,593.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,593.64/329.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.95

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