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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.92, 493.92 and 305.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.92, 493.92 and 305.92 is: 457.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.92 : 493.92 = 305.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.92/493.92 = 305.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.92x = 493.92 × 305.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.92x = 151,100.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,100.01/329.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.99

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