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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 549.05, 821.07 and 329.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 549.05, 821.07 and 329.04 is: 492.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    549.05 : 821.07 = 329.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    549.05/821.07 = 329.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    549.05x = 821.07 × 329.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    549.05x = 270,164.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,164.87/549.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.06

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