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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.07, 494.91 and 147.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.07, 494.91 and 147.43 is: 221.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.07 : 494.91 = 147.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.07/494.91 = 147.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.07x = 494.91 × 147.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.07x = 72,964.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,964.58/330.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.06

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