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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.92, 494.17 and 192.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.92, 494.17 and 192.83 is: 288.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.92 : 494.17 = 192.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.92/494.17 = 192.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.92x = 494.17 × 192.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.92x = 95,290.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,290.80/329.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.83

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