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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.62, 495.94 and 99.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.62, 495.94 and 99.52 is: 149.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.62 : 495.94 = 99.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.62/495.94 = 99.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.62x = 495.94 × 99.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.62x = 49,352.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,352.97/330.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.27

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