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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.04, 574.68 and 329.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.04, 574.68 and 329.58 is: 494.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.04 : 574.68 = 329.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.04/574.68 = 329.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.04x = 574.68 × 329.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.04x = 189,403.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,403.03/383.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.47

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