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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.42, 493.42 and 192.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.42, 493.42 and 192.33 is: 288.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.42 : 493.42 = 192.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.42/493.42 = 192.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.42x = 493.42 × 192.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.42x = 94,899.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,899.47/329.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.08

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