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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.48, 496.18 and 193.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.48, 496.18 and 193.64 is: 290.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.48 : 496.18 = 193.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.48/496.18 = 193.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.48x = 496.18 × 193.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.48x = 96,079.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,079.76/330.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.73

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