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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.77, 493.25 and 109.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.77, 493.25 and 109.41 is: 164.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.77 : 493.25 = 109.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.77/493.25 = 109.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.77x = 493.25 × 109.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.77x = 53,965.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,965.20/328.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.14

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