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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.09, 486.07 and 92.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.09, 486.07 and 92.98 is: 139.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.09 : 486.07 = 92.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.09/486.07 = 92.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.09x = 486.07 × 92.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.09x = 45,194.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,194.79/324.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.45

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