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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.78, 494.71 and 110.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.78, 494.71 and 110.43 is: 165.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.78 : 494.71 = 110.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.78/494.71 = 110.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.78x = 494.71 × 110.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.78x = 54,632.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,632.20/329.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.66

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