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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.25, 493.77 and 307.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.25, 493.77 and 307.69 is: 461.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.25 : 493.77 = 307.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.25/493.77 = 307.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.25x = 493.77 × 307.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.25x = 151,928.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,928.01/329.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.43

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