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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.77, 495.02 and 225.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.77, 495.02 and 225.73 is: 338.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.77 : 495.02 = 225.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.77/495.02 = 225.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.77x = 495.02 × 225.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.77x = 111,740.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,740.86/329.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.84

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