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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.01, 494.91 and 98.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.01, 494.91 and 98.80 is: 148.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.01 : 494.91 = 98.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.01/494.91 = 98.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.01x = 494.91 × 98.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.01x = 48,895.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,895.87/330.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.17

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