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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.26, 495.77 and 208.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.26, 495.77 and 208.60 is: 313.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.26 : 495.77 = 208.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.26/495.77 = 208.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.26x = 495.77 × 208.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.26x = 103,415.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,415.34/330.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.13

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