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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330, 494.97 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330, 494.97 and 192.96 is: 289.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330 : 494.97 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330/494.97 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330x = 494.97 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330x = 95,509.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,509.41/330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.42

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