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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.13, 455.66 and 213.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.13, 455.66 and 213.49 is: 294.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.13 : 455.66 = 213.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.13/455.66 = 213.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.13x = 455.66 × 213.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.13x = 97,278.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,278.85/330.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.67

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