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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.08, 494.84 and 132.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.08, 494.84 and 132.44 is: 198.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.08 : 494.84 = 132.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.08/494.84 = 132.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.08x = 494.84 × 132.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.08x = 65,536.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,536.61/330.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.55

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