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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.16, 495.40 and 323.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.16, 495.40 and 323.76 is: 485.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.16 : 495.40 = 323.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.16/495.40 = 323.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.16x = 495.40 × 323.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.16x = 160,390.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,390.70/330.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.80

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