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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.94, 494.10 and 207.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.94, 494.10 and 207.83 is: 311.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.94 : 494.10 = 207.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.94/494.10 = 207.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.94x = 494.10 × 207.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.94x = 102,690.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,690.04/329.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.24

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