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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.73, 499.19 and 316.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.73, 499.19 and 316.55 is: 472.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.73 : 499.19 = 316.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.73/499.19 = 316.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.73x = 499.19 × 316.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.73x = 158,018.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,018.26/334.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.07

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