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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.04, 492.48 and 213.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.04, 492.48 and 213.60 is: 319.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.04 : 492.48 = 213.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.04/492.48 = 213.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.04x = 492.48 × 213.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.04x = 105,193.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,193.73/329.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.70

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