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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.44, 490.74 and 219.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.44, 490.74 and 219.10 is: 328.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.44 : 490.74 = 219.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.44/490.74 = 219.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.44x = 490.74 × 219.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.44x = 107,521.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,521.13/327.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.37

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