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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.06, 455.51 and 182.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.06, 455.51 and 182.73 is: 252.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.06 : 455.51 = 182.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.06/455.51 = 182.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.06x = 455.51 × 182.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.06x = 83,235.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,235.34/330.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.18

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