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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.14, 493.76 and 293.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.14, 493.76 and 293.82 is: 439.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.14 : 493.76 = 293.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.14/493.76 = 293.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.14x = 493.76 × 293.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.14x = 145,075.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,075.60/330.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.43

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