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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.92, 496.75 and 209.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.92, 496.75 and 209.25 is: 314.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.92 : 496.75 = 209.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.92/496.75 = 209.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.92x = 496.75 × 209.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.92x = 103,944.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,944.81/330.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.11

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