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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.04, 492.84 and 232.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.04, 492.84 and 232.56 is: 348.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.04 : 492.84 = 232.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.04/492.84 = 232.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.04x = 492.84 × 232.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.04x = 114,614.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,614.87/329.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.33

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