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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.02, 493.59 and 112.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.02, 493.59 and 112.55 is: 168.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.02 : 493.59 = 112.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.02/493.59 = 112.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.02x = 493.59 × 112.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.02x = 55,551.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,551.09/329.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.84

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