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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.78, 495.90 and 148.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.78, 495.90 and 148.08 is: 222.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.78 : 495.90 = 148.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.78/495.90 = 148.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.78x = 495.90 × 148.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.78x = 73,432.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 73,432.87/330.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.00

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