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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.97, 495.59 and 321.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.97, 495.59 and 321.22 is: 481.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.97 : 495.59 = 321.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.97/495.59 = 321.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.97x = 495.59 × 321.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.97x = 159,195.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,195.18/330.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.00

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