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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.91, 493.36 and 109.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.91, 493.36 and 109.55 is: 164.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.91 : 493.36 = 109.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.91/493.36 = 109.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.91x = 493.36 × 109.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.91x = 54,044.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,044.57/328.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.32

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