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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.02, 495.47 and 221.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.02, 495.47 and 221.04 is: 331.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.02 : 495.47 = 221.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.02/495.47 = 221.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.02x = 495.47 × 221.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.02x = 109,518.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,518.69/330.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.85

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