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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.92, 495.04 and 147.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.92, 495.04 and 147.44 is: 221.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.92 : 495.04 = 147.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.92/495.04 = 147.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.92x = 495.04 × 147.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.92x = 72,988.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,988.70/329.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.23

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