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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.06, 453.84 and 212.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.06, 453.84 and 212.42 is: 292.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.06 : 453.84 = 212.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.06/453.84 = 212.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.06x = 453.84 × 212.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.06x = 96,404.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,404.69/329.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.97

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