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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.27, 493.95 and 146.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.27, 493.95 and 146.66 is: 220.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.27 : 493.95 = 146.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.27/493.95 = 146.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.27x = 493.95 × 146.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.27x = 72,440.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,440.79/329.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.01

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