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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.91, 496.17 and 135.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.91, 496.17 and 135.76 is: 203.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.91 : 496.17 = 135.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.91/496.17 = 135.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.91x = 496.17 × 135.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.91x = 67,360.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,360.04/330.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.56

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