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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.13, 490.64 and 95.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.13, 490.64 and 95.97 is: 143.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.13 : 490.64 = 95.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.13/490.64 = 95.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.13x = 490.64 × 95.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.13x = 47,088.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,088.34/327.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.95

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