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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.19, 486 and 327.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.19, 486 and 327.06 is: 450.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.19 : 486 = 327.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.19/486 = 327.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.19x = 486 × 327.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.19x = 158,951.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,951.16/353.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450.04

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