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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.22, 493.53 and 207.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.22, 493.53 and 207.42 is: 310.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.22 : 493.53 = 207.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.22/493.53 = 207.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.22x = 493.53 × 207.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.22x = 102,367.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,367.99/329.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.94

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