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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.92, 495.04 and 221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.92, 495.04 and 221.76 is: 332.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.92 : 495.04 = 221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.92/495.04 = 221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.92x = 495.04 × 221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.92x = 109,780.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,780.07/329.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.75

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