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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.15, 494.92 and 302.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.15, 494.92 and 302.81 is: 453.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.15 : 494.92 = 302.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.15/494.92 = 302.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.15x = 494.92 × 302.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.15x = 149,866.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,866.73/330.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 453.94

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