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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.22, 495.29 and 86.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.22, 495.29 and 86.77 is: 130.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.22 : 495.29 = 86.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.22/495.29 = 86.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.22x = 495.29 × 86.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.22x = 42,977.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,977.15/330.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.15

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