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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.76, 491.70 and 111.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.76, 491.70 and 111.36 is: 167.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.76 : 491.70 = 111.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.76/491.70 = 111.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.76x = 491.70 × 111.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.76x = 54,755.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,755.71/327.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.06

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