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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.29, 490.98 and 110.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.29, 490.98 and 110.82 is: 166.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.29 : 490.98 = 110.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.29/490.98 = 110.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.29x = 490.98 × 110.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.29x = 54,410.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,410.40/327.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.25

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