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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.74, 494.45 and 192.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.74, 494.45 and 192.83 is: 289.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.74 : 494.45 = 192.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.74/494.45 = 192.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.74x = 494.45 × 192.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.74x = 95,341.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,341.36/329.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.14

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