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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.92, 495.63 and 208.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.92, 495.63 and 208.82 is: 312.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.92 : 495.63 = 208.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.92/495.63 = 208.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.92x = 495.63 × 208.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.92x = 103,497.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,497.46/330.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.76

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