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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.43, 494.19 and 146.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.43, 494.19 and 146.82 is: 220.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.43 : 494.19 = 146.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.43/494.19 = 146.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.43x = 494.19 × 146.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.43x = 72,556.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,556.98/329.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.25

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