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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.28, 455.81 and 199.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.28, 455.81 and 199.30 is: 275.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.28 : 455.81 = 199.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.28/455.81 = 199.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.28x = 455.81 × 199.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.28x = 90,840.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,840.80/330.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.04

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