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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 327.84, 492.24 and 312.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 327.84, 492.24 and 312.36 is: 469.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    327.84 : 492.24 = 312.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    327.84/492.24 = 312.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    327.84x = 492.24 × 312.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    327.84x = 153,756.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,756.09/327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 469.00

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