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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.56, 493.73 and 295.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.56, 493.73 and 295.75 is: 443.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.56 : 493.73 = 295.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.56/493.73 = 295.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.56x = 493.73 × 295.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.56x = 146,019.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,019.17/329.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.07

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