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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.81, 490.10 and 95.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.81, 490.10 and 95.64 is: 143.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.81 : 490.10 = 95.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.81/490.10 = 95.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.81x = 490.10 × 95.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.81x = 46,873.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,873.16/326.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.43

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