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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.92, 456.45 and 212.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.92, 456.45 and 212.84 is: 293.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.92 : 456.45 = 212.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.92/456.45 = 212.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.92x = 456.45 × 212.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.92x = 97,153.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,153.21/330.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.59

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