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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.40, 494.19 and 225.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.40, 494.19 and 225.70 is: 338.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.40 : 494.19 = 225.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.40/494.19 = 225.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.40x = 494.19 × 225.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.40x = 111,538.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,538.68/329.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.61

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