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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.46, 493.59 and 192.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.46, 493.59 and 192.25 is: 288.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.46 : 493.59 = 192.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.46/493.59 = 192.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.46x = 493.59 × 192.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.46x = 94,892.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,892.68/329.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.02

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