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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.92, 494.52 and 232.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.92, 494.52 and 232.54 is: 348.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.92 : 494.52 = 232.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.92/494.52 = 232.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.92x = 494.52 × 232.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.92x = 114,995.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,995.68/329.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.56

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