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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.54, 489.89 and 95.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.54, 489.89 and 95.45 is: 143.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.54 : 489.89 = 95.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.54/489.89 = 95.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.54x = 489.89 × 95.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.54x = 46,757.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,757.07/326.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.19

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