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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.06, 493.62 and 112.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.06, 493.62 and 112.70 is: 169.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.06 : 493.62 = 112.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.06/493.62 = 112.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.06x = 493.62 × 112.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.06x = 55,630.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,630.97/329.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.06

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