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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.08, 492.88 and 220.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.08, 492.88 and 220.56 is: 330.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.08 : 492.88 = 220.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.08/492.88 = 220.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.08x = 492.88 × 220.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.08x = 108,709.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,709.61/329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.34

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