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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.35, 488.09 and 108.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.35, 488.09 and 108.91 is: 163.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.35 : 488.09 = 108.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.35/488.09 = 108.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.35x = 488.09 × 108.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.35x = 53,157.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,157.88/325.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.39

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