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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.04, 494.88 and 183.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.04, 494.88 and 183.57 is: 275.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.04 : 494.88 = 183.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.04/494.88 = 183.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.04x = 494.88 × 183.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.04x = 90,842.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,842.65/330.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.25

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