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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.73, 454.91 and 211.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.73, 454.91 and 211.73 is: 292.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.73 : 454.91 = 211.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.73/454.91 = 211.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.73x = 454.91 × 211.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.73x = 96,318.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,318.09/329.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.11

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