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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.78, 488.76 and 109.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.78, 488.76 and 109.35 is: 164.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.78 : 488.76 = 109.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.78/488.76 = 109.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.78x = 488.76 × 109.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.78x = 53,445.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,445.91/325.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.06

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