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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.02, 455.23 and 199

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.02, 455.23 and 199 is: 274.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.02 : 455.23 = 199 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.02/455.23 = 199/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.02x = 455.23 × 199
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.02x = 90,590.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,590.77/330.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.50

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