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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.94, 490.76 and 164.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.94, 490.76 and 164.82 is: 247.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.94 : 490.76 = 164.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.94/490.76 = 164.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.94x = 490.76 × 164.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.94x = 80,887.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,887.06/326.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.41

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