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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.16, 492.83 and 247.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.16, 492.83 and 247.76 is: 370.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.16 : 492.83 = 247.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.16/492.83 = 247.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.16x = 492.83 × 247.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.16x = 122,099.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,099.86/329.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.94

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