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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.94, 489.04 and 106.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.94, 489.04 and 106.58 is: 159.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.94 : 489.04 = 106.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.94/489.04 = 106.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.94x = 489.04 × 106.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.94x = 52,121.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,121.88/325.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.91

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