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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.28, 495.18 and 147.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.28, 495.18 and 147.69 is: 221.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.28 : 495.18 = 147.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.28/495.18 = 147.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.28x = 495.18 × 147.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.28x = 73,133.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,133.13/330.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.43

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