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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.24, 495.21 and 113.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.24, 495.21 and 113.73 is: 170.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.24 : 495.21 = 113.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.24/495.21 = 113.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.24x = 495.21 × 113.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.24x = 56,320.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,320.23/330.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.54

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