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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.08, 493.70 and 112.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.08, 493.70 and 112.66 is: 169.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.08 : 493.70 = 112.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.08/493.70 = 112.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.08x = 493.70 × 112.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.08x = 55,620.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,620.24/329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.02

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