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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.05, 493.10 and 182.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.05, 493.10 and 182.58 is: 273.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.05 : 493.10 = 182.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.05/493.10 = 182.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.05x = 493.10 × 182.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.05x = 90,030.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,030.20/329.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.61

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