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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.06, 546.90 and 329.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.06, 546.90 and 329.64 is: 455.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.06 : 546.90 = 329.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.06/546.90 = 329.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.06x = 546.90 × 329.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.06x = 180,280.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,280.12/396.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.18

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