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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.02, 490.22 and 132.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.02, 490.22 and 132.14 is: 198.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.02 : 490.22 = 132.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.02/490.22 = 132.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.02x = 490.22 × 132.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.02x = 64,777.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,777.67/327.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.08

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