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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 328.95, 493.32 and 109.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 328.95, 493.32 and 109.54 is: 164.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    328.95 : 493.32 = 109.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    328.95/493.32 = 109.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    328.95x = 493.32 × 109.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    328.95x = 54,038.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,038.27/328.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.28

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