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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.44, 495.62 and 113.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.44, 495.62 and 113.96 is: 170.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.44 : 495.62 = 113.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.44/495.62 = 113.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.44x = 495.62 × 113.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.44x = 56,480.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,480.86/330.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.93

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