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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.31, 490.80 and 110.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.31, 490.80 and 110.82 is: 166.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.31 : 490.80 = 110.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.31/490.80 = 110.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.31x = 490.80 × 110.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.31x = 54,390.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,390.46/327.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.17

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