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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.31, 491.06 and 107.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.31, 491.06 and 107.98 is: 162.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.31 : 491.06 = 107.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.31/491.06 = 107.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.31x = 491.06 × 107.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.31x = 53,024.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,024.52/327.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.00

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