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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.31, 494.92 and 193.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.31, 494.92 and 193.47 is: 289.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.31 : 494.92 = 193.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.31/494.92 = 193.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.31x = 494.92 × 193.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.31x = 95,752.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,752.17/330.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.89

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