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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.59, 494.43 and 192.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.59, 494.43 and 192.70 is: 289.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.59 : 494.43 = 192.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.59/494.43 = 192.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.59x = 494.43 × 192.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.59x = 95,276.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,276.66/329.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.08

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