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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330, 454.83 and 303.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330, 454.83 and 303.87 is: 418.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330 : 454.83 = 303.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330/454.83 = 303.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330x = 454.83 × 303.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330x = 138,209.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,209.19/330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.82

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