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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.06, 490.19 and 164.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.06, 490.19 and 164.79 is: 246.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.06 : 490.19 = 164.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.06/490.19 = 164.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.06x = 490.19 × 164.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.06x = 80,777.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,777.59/327.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.98

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