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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.81, 495.52 and 324.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.81, 495.52 and 324.95 is: 488.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.81 : 495.52 = 324.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.81/495.52 = 324.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.81x = 495.52 × 324.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.81x = 161,015.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,015.93/329.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.22

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