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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.92, 490.56 and 164.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.92, 490.56 and 164.64 is: 247.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.92 : 490.56 = 164.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.92/490.56 = 164.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.92x = 490.56 × 164.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.92x = 80,765.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,765.80/326.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.05

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