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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.04, 495.42 and 309.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.04, 495.42 and 309.88 is: 465.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.04 : 495.42 = 309.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.04/495.42 = 309.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.04x = 495.42 × 309.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.04x = 153,520.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,520.75/330.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.16

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