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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.07, 493.67 and 112.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.07, 493.67 and 112.59 is: 168.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.07 : 493.67 = 112.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.07/493.67 = 112.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.07x = 493.67 × 112.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.07x = 55,581.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,581.74/329.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.91

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