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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.17, 495.20 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.17, 495.20 and 113.76 is: 170.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.17 : 495.20 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.17/495.20 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.17x = 495.20 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.17x = 56,333.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,333.38/330.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.62

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