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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.62, 493.62 and 192.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.62, 493.62 and 192.32 is: 288.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.62 : 493.62 = 192.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.62/493.62 = 192.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.62x = 493.62 × 192.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.62x = 94,933.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,933.00/329.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.01

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