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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.02, 494.85 and 175.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.02, 494.85 and 175.91 is: 263.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.02 : 494.85 = 175.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.02/494.85 = 175.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.02x = 494.85 × 175.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.02x = 87,048.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,048.10/330.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.76

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