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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.76, 495.72 and 275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.76, 495.72 and 275.76 is: 414.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.76 : 495.72 = 275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.76/495.72 = 275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.76x = 495.72 × 275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.76x = 136,699.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,699.75/329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.54

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