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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.02, 495.09 and 147.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.02, 495.09 and 147.41 is: 221.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.02 : 495.09 = 147.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.02/495.09 = 147.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.02x = 495.09 × 147.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.02x = 72,982.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,982.45/330.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.14

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