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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330, 495.08 and 98.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330, 495.08 and 98.89 is: 148.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330 : 495.08 = 98.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330/495.08 = 98.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330x = 495.08 × 98.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330x = 48,955.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,955.99/330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.35

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