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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.71, 495.97 and 191.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.71, 495.97 and 191.93 is: 287.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.71 : 495.97 = 191.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.71/495.97 = 191.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.71x = 495.97 × 191.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.71x = 95,191.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,191.52/330.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.84

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