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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.09, 489.03 and 95.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.09, 489.03 and 95.00 is: 142.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.09 : 489.03 = 95.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.09/489.03 = 95.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.09x = 489.03 × 95.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.09x = 46,455.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,455.40/326.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.46

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