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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.06, 455.53 and 205.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.06, 455.53 and 205.76 is: 283.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.06 : 455.53 = 205.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.06/455.53 = 205.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.06x = 455.53 × 205.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.06x = 93,726.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,726.55/330.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.97

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