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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.54, 488.10 and 324.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.54, 488.10 and 324.84 is: 484.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.54 : 488.10 = 324.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.54/488.10 = 324.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.54x = 488.10 × 324.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.54x = 158,554.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,554.40/327.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.08

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