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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.12, 495.60 and 269.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.12, 495.60 and 269.37 is: 404.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.12 : 495.60 = 269.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.12/495.60 = 269.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.12x = 495.60 × 269.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.12x = 133,499.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,499.77/330.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.40

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