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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.62, 494.20 and 219.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.62, 494.20 and 219.97 is: 329.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.62 : 494.20 = 219.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.62/494.20 = 219.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.62x = 494.20 × 219.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.62x = 108,707.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,707.29/329.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.80

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