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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.95, 488.80 and 109.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.95, 488.80 and 109.47 is: 164.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.95 : 488.80 = 109.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.95/488.80 = 109.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.95x = 488.80 × 109.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.95x = 53,508.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,508.94/325.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.16

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