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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.71, 495.48 and 294.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.71, 495.48 and 294.96 is: 441.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.71 : 495.48 = 294.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.71/495.48 = 294.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.71x = 495.48 × 294.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.71x = 146,146.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,146.78/330.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.92

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