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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.30, 494 and 112.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.30, 494 and 112.90 is: 169.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.30 : 494 = 112.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.30/494 = 112.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.30x = 494 × 112.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.30x = 55,772.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,772.60/329.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.37

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