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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.33, 495.61 and 154.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.33, 495.61 and 154.79 is: 232.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.33 : 495.61 = 154.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.33/495.61 = 154.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.33x = 495.61 × 154.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.33x = 76,712.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,712.99/330.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.23

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