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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.14, 494.88 and 113.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.14, 494.88 and 113.58 is: 170.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.14 : 494.88 = 113.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.14/494.88 = 113.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.14x = 494.88 × 113.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.14x = 56,208.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,208.47/330.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.26

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