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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.24, 494.03 and 213.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.24, 494.03 and 213.65 is: 320.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.24 : 494.03 = 213.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.24/494.03 = 213.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.24x = 494.03 × 213.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.24x = 105,549.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,549.68/329.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.59

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