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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.92, 456.80 and 248.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.92, 456.80 and 248.16 is: 342.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.92 : 456.80 = 248.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.92/456.80 = 248.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.92x = 456.80 × 248.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.92x = 113,359.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,359.49/330.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.56

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