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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.08, 492.76 and 264.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.08, 492.76 and 264.82 is: 396.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.08 : 492.76 = 264.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.08/492.76 = 264.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.08x = 492.76 × 264.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.08x = 130,492.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,492.70/329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.54

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