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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.91, 494.77 and 113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.91, 494.77 and 113.44 is: 170.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.91 : 494.77 = 113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.91/494.77 = 113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.91x = 494.77 × 113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.91x = 56,126.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,126.71/329.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.13

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