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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.04, 487.20 and 330.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.04, 487.20 and 330.28 is: 454.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.04 : 487.20 = 330.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.04/487.20 = 330.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.04x = 487.20 × 330.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.04x = 160,912.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,912.42/354.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.50

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