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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.03, 488.89 and 109.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.03, 488.89 and 109.46 is: 164.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.03 : 488.89 = 109.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.03/488.89 = 109.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.03x = 488.89 × 109.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.03x = 53,513.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,513.90/326.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.14

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