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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.33, 491.01 and 164.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.33, 491.01 and 164.82 is: 247.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.33 : 491.01 = 164.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.33/491.01 = 164.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.33x = 491.01 × 164.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.33x = 80,928.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,928.27/327.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.24

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