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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.11, 493.83 and 146.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.11, 493.83 and 146.63 is: 220.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.11 : 493.83 = 146.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.11/493.83 = 146.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.11x = 493.83 × 146.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.11x = 72,411.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,411.53/329.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.02

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