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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.22, 647.05 and 329.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.22, 647.05 and 329.16 is: 493.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.22 : 647.05 = 329.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.22/647.05 = 329.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.22x = 647.05 × 329.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.22x = 212,982.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,982.98/431.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.91

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