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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.14, 490.98 and 134.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.14, 490.98 and 134.90 is: 202.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.14 : 490.98 = 134.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.14/490.98 = 134.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.14x = 490.98 × 134.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.14x = 66,234.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,234.94/327.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.47

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