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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.05, 495.08 and 98.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.05, 495.08 and 98.95 is: 148.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.05 : 495.08 = 98.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.05/495.08 = 98.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.05x = 495.08 × 98.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.05x = 48,988.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,988.17/330.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.43

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