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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.18, 493.82 and 109.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.18, 493.82 and 109.82 is: 164.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.18 : 493.82 = 109.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.18/493.82 = 109.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.18x = 493.82 × 109.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.18x = 54,230.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,230.64/329.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.75

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