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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.07, 495.17 and 113.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.07, 495.17 and 113.59 is: 170.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.07 : 495.17 = 113.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.07/495.17 = 113.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.07x = 495.17 × 113.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.07x = 56,246.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,246.36/330.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.41

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