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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.70, 491.06 and 219.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.70, 491.06 and 219.30 is: 328.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.70 : 491.06 = 219.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.70/491.06 = 219.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.70x = 491.06 × 219.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.70x = 107,685.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,685.91/327.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.61

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