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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.55, 489.89 and 95.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.55, 489.89 and 95.44 is: 143.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.55 : 489.89 = 95.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.55/489.89 = 95.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.55x = 489.89 × 95.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.55x = 46,755.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,755.10/326.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.18

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