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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.07, 490.68 and 95.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.07, 490.68 and 95.95 is: 143.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.07 : 490.68 = 95.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.07/490.68 = 95.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.07x = 490.68 × 95.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.07x = 47,080.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,080.75/327.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.95

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