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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.27, 493.25 and 192.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.27, 493.25 and 192.04 is: 287.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.27 : 493.25 = 192.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.27/493.25 = 192.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.27x = 493.25 × 192.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.27x = 94,721.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,721.54/329.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.68

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