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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330, 454.99 and 211.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330, 454.99 and 211.77 is: 291.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330 : 454.99 = 211.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330/454.99 = 211.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330x = 454.99 × 211.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330x = 96,350.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,350.17/330
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.97

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