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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.92, 490.31 and 95.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.92, 490.31 and 95.75 is: 143.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.92 : 490.31 = 95.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.92/490.31 = 95.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.92x = 490.31 × 95.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.92x = 46,947.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,947.18/326.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.60

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