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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.62, 494.64 and 207.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.62, 494.64 and 207.96 is: 312.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.62 : 494.64 = 207.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.62/494.64 = 207.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.62x = 494.64 × 207.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.62x = 102,865.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,865.33/329.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.07

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