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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.91, 490.42 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.91, 490.42 and 110.48 is: 165.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.91 : 490.42 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.91/490.42 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.91x = 490.42 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.91x = 54,181.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,181.60/326.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.74

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