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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.94, 494.84 and 113.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.94, 494.84 and 113.54 is: 170.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.94 : 494.84 = 113.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.94/494.84 = 113.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.94x = 494.84 × 113.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.94x = 56,181.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,181.09/329.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.28

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