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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.08, 495.23 and 154.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.08, 495.23 and 154.53 is: 231.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.08 : 495.23 = 154.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.08/495.23 = 154.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.08x = 495.23 × 154.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.08x = 76,529.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,529.52/330.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.85

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