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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.03, 494.69 and 147.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.03, 494.69 and 147.29 is: 220.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.03 : 494.69 = 147.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.03/494.69 = 147.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.03x = 494.69 × 147.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.03x = 72,859.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,859.68/330.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.77

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