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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.04, 494.03 and 288.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.04, 494.03 and 288.95 is: 433.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.04 : 494.03 = 288.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.04/494.03 = 288.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.04x = 494.03 × 288.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.04x = 142,746.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,746.05/329.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 433.83

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