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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.97, 456.69 and 198.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.97, 456.69 and 198.19 is: 273.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.97 : 456.69 = 198.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.97/456.69 = 198.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.97x = 456.69 × 198.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.97x = 90,511.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,511.39/330.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.47

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