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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.18, 490.53 and 164.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.18, 490.53 and 164.75 is: 247.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.18 : 490.53 = 164.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.18/490.53 = 164.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.18x = 490.53 × 164.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.18x = 80,812.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,812.36/327.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.00

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