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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.14, 490.22 and 164.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.14, 490.22 and 164.94 is: 247.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.14 : 490.22 = 164.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.14/490.22 = 164.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.14x = 490.22 × 164.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.14x = 80,856.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,856.89/327.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.16

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