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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 493.22, 680.30 and 335.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 493.22, 680.30 and 335.76 is: 463.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    493.22 : 680.30 = 335.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    493.22/680.30 = 335.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    493.22x = 680.30 × 335.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    493.22x = 228,415.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,415.85/493.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 463.12

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