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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.04, 493.20 and 213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.04, 493.20 and 213.44 is: 319.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.04 : 493.20 = 213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.04/493.20 = 213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.04x = 493.20 × 213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.04x = 105,268.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,268.61/329.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.93

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