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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.76, 497.08 and 310.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.76, 497.08 and 310.94 is: 468.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.76 : 497.08 = 310.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.76/497.08 = 310.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.76x = 497.08 × 310.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.76x = 154,562.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,562.06/329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.71

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