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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.19, 493.70 and 112.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.19, 493.70 and 112.74 is: 169.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.19 : 493.70 = 112.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.19/493.70 = 112.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.19x = 493.70 × 112.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.19x = 55,659.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,659.17/329.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.08

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