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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.94, 490.02 and 190.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.94, 490.02 and 190.02 is: 284.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.94 : 490.02 = 190.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.94/490.02 = 190.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.94x = 490.02 × 190.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.94x = 93,113.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,113.60/326.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.80

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