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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.76, 455.82 and 267.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.76, 455.82 and 267.64 is: 368.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.76 : 455.82 = 267.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.76/455.82 = 267.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.76x = 455.82 × 267.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.76x = 121,995.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,995.66/330.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.83

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