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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.51, 495.99 and 248.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.51, 495.99 and 248.07 is: 372.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.51 : 495.99 = 248.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.51/495.99 = 248.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.51x = 495.99 × 248.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.51x = 123,040.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,040.24/330.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.27

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