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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.74, 495.03 and 294.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.74, 495.03 and 294.74 is: 441.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.74 : 495.03 = 294.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.74/495.03 = 294.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.74x = 495.03 × 294.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.74x = 145,905.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,905.14/330.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.15

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