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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.94, 495.64 and 239.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.94, 495.64 and 239.41 is: 358.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.94 : 495.64 = 239.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.94/495.64 = 239.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.94x = 495.64 × 239.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.94x = 118,661.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,661.17/330.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.56

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