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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 338.04, 507.51 and 327.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 338.04, 507.51 and 327.11 is: 491.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    338.04 : 507.51 = 327.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    338.04/507.51 = 327.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    338.04x = 507.51 × 327.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    338.04x = 166,011.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,011.60/338.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.10

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