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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.08, 496.70 and 210.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.08, 496.70 and 210.12 is: 315.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.08 : 496.70 = 210.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.08/496.70 = 210.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.08x = 496.70 × 210.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.08x = 104,366.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,366.60/331.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.23

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