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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.43, 489.66 and 95.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.43, 489.66 and 95.30 is: 142.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.43 : 489.66 = 95.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.43/489.66 = 95.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.43x = 489.66 × 95.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.43x = 46,662.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,662.18/326.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.95

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