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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 365.84, 505.08 and 329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 365.84, 505.08 and 329 is: 454.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    365.84 : 505.08 = 329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    365.84/505.08 = 329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    365.84x = 505.08 × 329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    365.84x = 166,171.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,171.32/365.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.22

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