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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.11, 490.71 and 164.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.11, 490.71 and 164.71 is: 247.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.11 : 490.71 = 164.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.11/490.71 = 164.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.11x = 490.71 × 164.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.11x = 80,822.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,822.39/327.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.08

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