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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.22, 493.85 and 112.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.22, 493.85 and 112.95 is: 169.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.22 : 493.85 = 112.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.22/493.85 = 112.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.22x = 493.85 × 112.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.22x = 55,777.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,777.32/329.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.43

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