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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.02, 455.41 and 182.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.02, 455.41 and 182.65 is: 252.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.02 : 455.41 = 182.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.02/455.41 = 182.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.02x = 455.41 × 182.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.02x = 83,180.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,180.64/330.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.05

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