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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.28, 493.56 and 220.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.28, 493.56 and 220.92 is: 331.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.28 : 493.56 = 220.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.28/493.56 = 220.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.28x = 493.56 × 220.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.28x = 109,037.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,037.28/329.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.14

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