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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.41, 493.69 and 192.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.41, 493.69 and 192.55 is: 288.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.41 : 493.69 = 192.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.41/493.69 = 192.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.41x = 493.69 × 192.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.41x = 95,060.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,060.01/329.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.58

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