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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.19, 493.68 and 98.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.19, 493.68 and 98.06 is: 147.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.19 : 493.68 = 98.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.19/493.68 = 98.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.19x = 493.68 × 98.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.19x = 48,408.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,408.16/329.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.05

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