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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.53, 495.73 and 96.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.53, 495.73 and 96.26 is: 144.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.53 : 495.73 = 96.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.53/495.73 = 96.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.53x = 495.73 × 96.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.53x = 47,716.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,716.95/330.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.36

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