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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.06, 493.08 and 182.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.06, 493.08 and 182.69 is: 273.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.06 : 493.08 = 182.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.06/493.08 = 182.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.06x = 493.08 × 182.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.06x = 90,078.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,078.32/329.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.75

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