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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.31, 494.01 and 146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.31, 494.01 and 146.52 is: 219.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.31 : 494.01 = 146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.31/494.01 = 146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.31x = 494.01 × 146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.31x = 72,382.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,382.35/329.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.80

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