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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.73, 490.14 and 110.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.73, 490.14 and 110.46 is: 165.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.73 : 490.14 = 110.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.73/490.14 = 110.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.73x = 490.14 × 110.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.73x = 54,140.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,140.86/326.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.71

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