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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.18, 493.83 and 207.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.18, 493.83 and 207.30 is: 310.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.18 : 493.83 = 207.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.18/493.83 = 207.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.18x = 493.83 × 207.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.18x = 102,370.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,370.96/329.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.99

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