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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.13, 494.79 and 176.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.13, 494.79 and 176.05 is: 263.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.13 : 494.79 = 176.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.13/494.79 = 176.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.13x = 494.79 × 176.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.13x = 87,107.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,107.78/330.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.86

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