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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.77, 488.69 and 109.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.77, 488.69 and 109.27 is: 163.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.77 : 488.69 = 109.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.77/488.69 = 109.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.77x = 488.69 × 109.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.77x = 53,399.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,399.16/325.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.92

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