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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.11, 493.74 and 98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.11, 493.74 and 98 is: 147.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.11 : 493.74 = 98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.11/493.74 = 98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.11x = 493.74 × 98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.11x = 48,386.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,386.52/329.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.02

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