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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.51, 490.08 and 190.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.51, 490.08 and 190.68 is: 285.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.51 : 490.08 = 190.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.51/490.08 = 190.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.51x = 490.08 × 190.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.51x = 93,448.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,448.45/327.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.33

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