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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.27, 490.93 and 107.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.27, 490.93 and 107.81 is: 161.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.27 : 490.93 = 107.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.27/490.93 = 107.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.27x = 490.93 × 107.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.27x = 52,927.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,927.16/327.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.72

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