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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.39, 495.63 and 326.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.39, 495.63 and 326.34 is: 489.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.39 : 495.63 = 326.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.39/495.63 = 326.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.39x = 495.63 × 326.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.39x = 161,743.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,743.89/330.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.55

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