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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.14, 489.10 and 94.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.14, 489.10 and 94.97 is: 142.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.14 : 489.10 = 94.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.14/489.10 = 94.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.14x = 489.10 × 94.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.14x = 46,448.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,448.98/326.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.42

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