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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.27, 494.04 and 226.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.27, 494.04 and 226.54 is: 339.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.27 : 494.04 = 226.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.27/494.04 = 226.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.27x = 494.04 × 226.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.27x = 111,917.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,917.35/329.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.90

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