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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.34, 490.95 and 110.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.34, 490.95 and 110.86 is: 166.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.34 : 490.95 = 110.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.34/490.95 = 110.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.34x = 490.95 × 110.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.34x = 54,426.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,426.72/327.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.27

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