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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.04, 480.08 and 103.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.04, 480.08 and 103.64 is: 155.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.04 : 480.08 = 103.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.04/480.08 = 103.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.04x = 480.08 × 103.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.04x = 49,755.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,755.49/320.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.47

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