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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.13, 489.45 and 223.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.13, 489.45 and 223.94 is: 335.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.13 : 489.45 = 223.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.13/489.45 = 223.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.13x = 489.45 × 223.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.13x = 109,607.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,607.43/327.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.06

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