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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.84, 496.38 and 315.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.84, 496.38 and 315.93 is: 474.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.84 : 496.38 = 315.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.84/496.38 = 315.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.84x = 496.38 × 315.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.84x = 156,821.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,821.33/330.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.01

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