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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.02, 493.38 and 94.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.02, 493.38 and 94.71 is: 142.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.02 : 493.38 = 94.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.02/493.38 = 94.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.02x = 493.38 × 94.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.02x = 46,725.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,725.79/329.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.01

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