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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.76, 494.58 and 192.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.76, 494.58 and 192.60 is: 288.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.76 : 494.58 = 192.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.76/494.58 = 192.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.76x = 494.58 × 192.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.76x = 95,256.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,256.11/329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.86

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