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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.76, 496.67 and 215.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.76, 496.67 and 215.48 is: 323.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.76 : 496.67 = 215.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.76/496.67 = 215.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.76x = 496.67 × 215.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.76x = 107,022.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,022.62/330.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.56

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