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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.77, 496.41 and 135.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.77, 496.41 and 135.90 is: 203.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.77 : 496.41 = 135.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.77/496.41 = 135.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.77x = 496.41 × 135.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.77x = 67,462.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,462.12/330.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.95

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