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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.48, 495 and 326.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.48, 495 and 326.79 is: 489.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.48 : 495 = 326.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.48/495 = 326.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.48x = 495 × 326.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.48x = 161,761.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,761.05/330.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.47

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