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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.04, 494.97 and 113.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.04, 494.97 and 113.55 is: 170.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.04 : 494.97 = 113.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.04/494.97 = 113.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.04x = 494.97 × 113.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.04x = 56,201.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,201.37/330.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.29

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