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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.28, 456.72 and 325.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.28, 456.72 and 325.06 is: 449.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.28 : 456.72 = 325.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.28/456.72 = 325.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.28x = 456.72 × 325.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.28x = 148,461.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,461.40/330.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.50

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