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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.12, 496.68 and 235.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.12, 496.68 and 235.36 is: 353.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.12 : 496.68 = 235.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.12/496.68 = 235.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.12x = 496.68 × 235.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.12x = 116,898.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,898.60/331.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.04

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