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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.28, 495.51 and 113.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.28, 495.51 and 113.86 is: 170.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.28 : 495.51 = 113.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.28/495.51 = 113.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.28x = 495.51 × 113.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.28x = 56,418.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,418.77/330.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.82

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