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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.29, 493.98 and 109.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.29, 493.98 and 109.84 is: 164.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.29 : 493.98 = 109.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.29/493.98 = 109.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.29x = 493.98 × 109.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.29x = 54,258.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,258.15/329.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.78

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