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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.81, 493.24 and 109.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.81, 493.24 and 109.43 is: 164.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.81 : 493.24 = 109.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.81/493.24 = 109.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.81x = 493.24 × 109.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.81x = 53,974.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,974.98/328.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.15

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