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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.09, 493.65 and 109.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.09, 493.65 and 109.70 is: 164.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.09 : 493.65 = 109.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.09/493.65 = 109.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.09x = 493.65 × 109.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.09x = 54,154.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,154.64/329.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.56

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