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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.04, 490.80 and 164.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.04, 490.80 and 164.68 is: 247.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.04 : 490.80 = 164.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.04/490.80 = 164.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.04x = 490.80 × 164.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.04x = 80,824.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,824.94/327.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.14

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