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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 494.99, 683.12 and 328.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 494.99, 683.12 and 328.92 is: 453.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    494.99 : 683.12 = 328.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    494.99/683.12 = 328.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    494.99x = 683.12 × 328.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    494.99x = 224,691.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,691.83/494.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.93

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