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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.33, 490.05 and 294.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.33, 490.05 and 294.53 is: 440.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.33 : 490.05 = 294.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.33/490.05 = 294.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.33x = 490.05 × 294.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.33x = 144,331.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,331.98/327.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.94

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