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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.48, 591 and 329.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.48, 591 and 329.07 is: 493.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.48 : 591 = 329.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.48/591 = 329.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.48x = 591 × 329.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.48x = 194,480.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,480.37/394.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.00

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