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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.05, 494.60 and 183.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.05, 494.60 and 183.58 is: 275.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.05 : 494.60 = 183.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.05/494.60 = 183.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.05x = 494.60 × 183.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.05x = 90,798.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,798.67/330.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.11

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