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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.04, 495.39 and 291.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.04, 495.39 and 291.77 is: 437.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.04 : 495.39 = 291.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.04/495.39 = 291.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.04x = 495.39 × 291.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.04x = 144,539.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,539.94/330.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.95

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