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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.24, 490.94 and 107.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.24, 490.94 and 107.83 is: 161.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.24 : 490.94 = 107.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.24/490.94 = 107.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.24x = 490.94 × 107.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.24x = 52,938.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,938.24/327.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.77

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