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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.76, 495.86 and 138.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.76, 495.86 and 138.16 is: 207.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.76 : 495.86 = 138.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.76/495.86 = 138.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.76x = 495.86 × 138.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.76x = 68,508.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,508.02/330.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.12

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