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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 495.63, 683.91 and 329.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 495.63, 683.91 and 329.76 is: 455.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    495.63 : 683.91 = 329.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    495.63/683.91 = 329.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    495.63x = 683.91 × 329.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    495.63x = 225,526.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,526.16/495.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.03

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