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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.19, 496.73 and 210.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.19, 496.73 and 210.30 is: 315.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.19 : 496.73 = 210.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.19/496.73 = 210.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.19x = 496.73 × 210.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.19x = 104,460.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,460.98/331.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.41

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