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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.92, 494.20 and 219.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.92, 494.20 and 219.89 is: 329.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.92 : 494.20 = 219.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.92/494.20 = 219.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.92x = 494.20 × 219.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.92x = 108,669.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,669.76/329.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.38

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