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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 337.19, 506.73 and 329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 337.19, 506.73 and 329 is: 494.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    337.19 : 506.73 = 329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    337.19/506.73 = 329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    337.19x = 506.73 × 329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    337.19x = 166,714.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,714.17/337.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.42

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