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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.22, 495.72 and 268.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.22, 495.72 and 268.66 is: 403.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.22 : 495.72 = 268.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.22/495.72 = 268.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.22x = 495.72 × 268.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.22x = 133,180.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,180.14/330.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 403.31

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