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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.04, 493.92 and 308.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.04, 493.92 and 308.88 is: 463.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.04 : 493.92 = 308.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.04/493.92 = 308.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.04x = 493.92 × 308.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.04x = 152,562.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,562.01/329.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.66

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