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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.08, 495.30 and 199.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.08, 495.30 and 199.76 is: 299.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.08 : 495.30 = 199.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.08/495.30 = 199.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.08x = 495.30 × 199.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.08x = 98,941.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,941.13/330.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.75

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