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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.12, 493.04 and 220.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.12, 493.04 and 220.96 is: 331.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.12 : 493.04 = 220.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.12/493.04 = 220.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.12x = 493.04 × 220.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.12x = 108,942.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,942.12/329.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.01

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