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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.48, 456.60 and 275.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.48, 456.60 and 275.04 is: 380.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.48 : 456.60 = 275.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.48/456.60 = 275.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.48x = 456.60 × 275.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.48x = 125,583.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,583.26/330.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.00

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