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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.14, 494.75 and 183.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.14, 494.75 and 183.95 is: 275.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.14 : 494.75 = 183.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.14/494.75 = 183.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.14x = 494.75 × 183.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.14x = 91,007.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,007.25/330.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.67

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