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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.52, 494.64 and 207.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.52, 494.64 and 207.84 is: 311.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.52 : 494.64 = 207.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.52/494.64 = 207.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.52x = 494.64 × 207.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.52x = 102,805.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,805.98/329.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.99

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