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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.08, 494.70 and 248.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.08, 494.70 and 248.69 is: 372.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.08 : 494.70 = 248.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.08/494.70 = 248.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.08x = 494.70 × 248.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.08x = 123,026.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,026.94/330.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.72

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