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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.88, 496.64 and 209.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.88, 496.64 and 209.44 is: 314.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.88 : 496.64 = 209.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.88/496.64 = 209.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.88x = 496.64 × 209.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.88x = 104,012.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,012.75/330.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.36

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