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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.82, 488.52 and 109.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.82, 488.52 and 109.35 is: 163.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.82 : 488.52 = 109.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.82/488.52 = 109.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.82x = 488.52 × 109.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.82x = 53,419.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,419.66/325.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.95

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