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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.91, 457.52 and 275.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.91, 457.52 and 275.63 is: 381.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.91 : 457.52 = 275.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.91/457.52 = 275.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.91x = 457.52 × 275.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.91x = 126,102.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,102.57/330.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.08

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