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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.77, 494.68 and 269.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.77, 494.68 and 269.33 is: 404.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.77 : 494.68 = 269.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.77/494.68 = 269.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.77x = 494.68 × 269.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.77x = 133,232.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,232.16/329.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.02

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