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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.56, 455.89 and 237.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.56, 455.89 and 237.92 is: 328.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.56 : 455.89 = 237.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.56/455.89 = 237.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.56x = 455.89 × 237.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.56x = 108,465.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,465.35/330.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 328.13

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