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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329, 493.43 and 109.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329, 493.43 and 109.63 is: 164.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329 : 493.43 = 109.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329/493.43 = 109.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329x = 493.43 × 109.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329x = 54,094.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,094.73/329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.42

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