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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.04, 493.54 and 190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.04, 493.54 and 190.24 is: 285.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.04 : 493.54 = 190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.04/493.54 = 190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.04x = 493.54 × 190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.04x = 93,891.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,891.05/329.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.35

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