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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.36, 489.93 and 190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.36, 489.93 and 190.20 is: 284.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.36 : 489.93 = 190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.36/489.93 = 190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.36x = 489.93 × 190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.36x = 93,184.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,184.69/327.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.66

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