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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 362.07, 497.88 and 330.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 362.07, 497.88 and 330.21 is: 454.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    362.07 : 497.88 = 330.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    362.07/497.88 = 330.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    362.07x = 497.88 × 330.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    362.07x = 164,404.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,404.95/362.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.07

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