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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.06, 491.13 and 222.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.06, 491.13 and 222.93 is: 334.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.06 : 491.13 = 222.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.06/491.13 = 222.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.06x = 491.13 × 222.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.06x = 109,487.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,487.61/327.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.76

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