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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.89, 488.93 and 109.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.89, 488.93 and 109.44 is: 164.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.89 : 488.93 = 109.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.89/488.93 = 109.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.89x = 488.93 × 109.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.89x = 53,507.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,507.95/325.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.19

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