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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.03, 490.54 and 95.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.03, 490.54 and 95.93 is: 143.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.03 : 490.54 = 95.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.03/490.54 = 95.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.03x = 490.54 × 95.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.03x = 47,056.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,056.74/327.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.89

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