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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.04, 488.76 and 109.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.04, 488.76 and 109.58 is: 164.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.04 : 488.76 = 109.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.04/488.76 = 109.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.04x = 488.76 × 109.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.04x = 53,558.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,558.32/326.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.27

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