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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.23, 494.07 and 146.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.23, 494.07 and 146.68 is: 220.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.23 : 494.07 = 146.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.23/494.07 = 146.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.23x = 494.07 × 146.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.23x = 72,470.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,470.19/329.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.12

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