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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.81, 495.81 and 273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.81, 495.81 and 273.12 is: 409.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.81 : 495.81 = 273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.81/495.81 = 273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.81x = 495.81 × 273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.81x = 135,415.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,415.63/330.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.35

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