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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.11, 495.34 and 296.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.11, 495.34 and 296.53 is: 443.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.11 : 495.34 = 296.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.11/495.34 = 296.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.11x = 495.34 × 296.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.11x = 146,881.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,881.19/331.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.60

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