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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.96, 495 and 113.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.96, 495 and 113.48 is: 170.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.96 : 495 = 113.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.96/495 = 113.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.96x = 495 × 113.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.96x = 56,172.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,172.60/329.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.24

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