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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.91, 456.75 and 206.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.91, 456.75 and 206.68 is: 285.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.91 : 456.75 = 206.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.91/456.75 = 206.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.91x = 456.75 × 206.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.91x = 94,398.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,398.81/330.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.27

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