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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 454.08, 681.12 and 330.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 454.08, 681.12 and 330.84 is: 496.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    454.08 : 681.12 = 330.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    454.08/681.12 = 330.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    454.08x = 681.12 × 330.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    454.08x = 225,341.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,341.74/454.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.26

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