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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.02, 493.80 and 193.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.02, 493.80 and 193.12 is: 288.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.02 : 493.80 = 193.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.02/493.80 = 193.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.02x = 493.80 × 193.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.02x = 95,362.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,362.66/330.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.96

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