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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.12, 492.92 and 292.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.12, 492.92 and 292.64 is: 438.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.12 : 492.92 = 292.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.12/492.92 = 292.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.12x = 492.92 × 292.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.12x = 144,248.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,248.11/329.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.28

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