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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.12, 495.36 and 310.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.12, 495.36 and 310.64 is: 464.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.12 : 495.36 = 310.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.12/495.36 = 310.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.12x = 495.36 × 310.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.12x = 153,878.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,878.63/331.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.72

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