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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.76, 493.60 and 219.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.76, 493.60 and 219.86 is: 329.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.76 : 493.60 = 219.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.76/493.60 = 219.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.76x = 493.60 × 219.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.76x = 108,522.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,522.90/329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.10

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