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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.21, 495.45 and 253.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.21, 495.45 and 253.06 is: 379.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.21 : 495.45 = 253.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.21/495.45 = 253.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.21x = 495.45 × 253.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.21x = 125,377.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,377.34/330.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.69

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