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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.06, 489.14 and 106.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.06, 489.14 and 106.64 is: 159.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.06 : 489.14 = 106.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.06/489.14 = 106.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.06x = 489.14 × 106.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.06x = 52,161.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,161.89/326.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.98

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