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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 257.04, 354.60 and 190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 257.04, 354.60 and 190.80 is: 263.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    257.04 : 354.60 = 190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    257.04/354.60 = 190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    257.04x = 354.60 × 190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    257.04x = 67,657.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,657.68/257.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.22

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