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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.04, 494.95 and 113.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.04, 494.95 and 113.57 is: 170.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.04 : 494.95 = 113.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.04/494.95 = 113.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.04x = 494.95 × 113.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.04x = 56,209.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,209.00/330.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.31

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