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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.97, 496.43 and 135.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.97, 496.43 and 135.92 is: 203.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.97 : 496.43 = 135.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.97/496.43 = 135.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.97x = 496.43 × 135.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.97x = 67,474.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,474.06/330.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.87

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