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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.72, 494.64 and 110.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.72, 494.64 and 110.38 is: 165.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.72 : 494.64 = 110.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.72/494.64 = 110.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.72x = 494.64 × 110.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.72x = 54,598.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,598.36/329.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.59

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