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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.91, 490.25 and 121.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.91, 490.25 and 121.41 is: 182.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.91 : 490.25 = 121.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.91/490.25 = 121.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.91x = 490.25 × 121.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.91x = 59,520.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,520.65/326.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.07

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