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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.76, 456.49 and 212.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.76, 456.49 and 212.69 is: 293.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.76 : 456.49 = 212.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.76/456.49 = 212.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.76x = 456.49 × 212.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.76x = 97,087.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,087.51/330.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.53

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