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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.08, 489 and 109.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.08, 489 and 109.68 is: 164.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.08 : 489 = 109.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.08/489 = 109.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.08x = 489 × 109.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.08x = 53,633.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,633.52/326.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.48

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