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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.29, 495.45 and 113.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.29, 495.45 and 113.87 is: 170.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.29 : 495.45 = 113.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.29/495.45 = 113.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.29x = 495.45 × 113.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.29x = 56,414.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,414.41/330.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.81

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