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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.11, 494.48 and 315.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.11, 494.48 and 315.08 is: 471.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.11 : 494.48 = 315.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.11/494.48 = 315.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.11x = 494.48 × 315.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.11x = 155,796.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,796.71/330.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.96

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