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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.76, 495.20 and 302.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.76, 495.20 and 302.57 is: 454.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.76 : 495.20 = 302.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.76/495.20 = 302.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.76x = 495.20 × 302.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.76x = 149,832.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,832.80/329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.37

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