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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.07, 489.13 and 120.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.07, 489.13 and 120.64 is: 180.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.07 : 489.13 = 120.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.07/489.13 = 120.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.07x = 489.13 × 120.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.07x = 59,006.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,006.96/326.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.96

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