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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.88, 495.90 and 276.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.88, 495.90 and 276.88 is: 414.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.88 : 495.90 = 276.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.88/495.90 = 276.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.88x = 495.90 × 276.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.88x = 137,304.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,304.79/330.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.97

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