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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.40, 488.12 and 108.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.40, 488.12 and 108.95 is: 163.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.40 : 488.12 = 108.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.40/488.12 = 108.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.40x = 488.12 × 108.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.40x = 53,177.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,177.69/325.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.43

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