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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.02, 493.97 and 220.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.02, 493.97 and 220.04 is: 330.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.02 : 493.97 = 220.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.02/493.97 = 220.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.02x = 493.97 × 220.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.02x = 108,690.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,690.93/329.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.34

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