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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.31, 496.02 and 275.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.31, 496.02 and 275.41 is: 413.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.31 : 496.02 = 275.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.31/496.02 = 275.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.31x = 496.02 × 275.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.31x = 136,606.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,606.39/330.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.58

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