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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326, 489.06 and 109.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326, 489.06 and 109.52 is: 164.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326 : 489.06 = 109.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326/489.06 = 109.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326x = 489.06 × 109.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326x = 53,561.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,561.85/326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.30

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