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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.03, 495.07 and 86.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.03, 495.07 and 86.56 is: 129.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.03 : 495.07 = 86.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.03/495.07 = 86.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.03x = 495.07 × 86.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.03x = 42,851.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,851.81/330.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.84

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