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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 461.16, 690.48 and 330.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 461.16, 690.48 and 330.84 is: 495.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    461.16 : 690.48 = 330.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    461.16/690.48 = 330.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    461.16x = 690.48 × 330.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    461.16x = 228,438.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,438.40/461.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495.36

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