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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.04, 489.84 and 211.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.04, 489.84 and 211.54 is: 316.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.04 : 489.84 = 211.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.04/489.84 = 211.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.04x = 489.84 × 211.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.04x = 103,620.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,620.75/327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.84

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