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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.04, 490.32 and 164.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.04, 490.32 and 164.63 is: 246.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.04 : 490.32 = 164.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.04/490.32 = 164.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.04x = 490.32 × 164.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.04x = 80,722.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,722.61/327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.83

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