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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 432.12, 649.10 and 329.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 432.12, 649.10 and 329.05 is: 494.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    432.12 : 649.10 = 329.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    432.12/649.10 = 329.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    432.12x = 649.10 × 329.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    432.12x = 213,586.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,586.36/432.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.28

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