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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.64, 490.58 and 219.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.64, 490.58 and 219.08 is: 328.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.64 : 490.58 = 219.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.64/490.58 = 219.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.64x = 490.58 × 219.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.64x = 107,476.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,476.27/327.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.03

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