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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.03, 454.10 and 189.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.03, 454.10 and 189.17 is: 261.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.03 : 454.10 = 189.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.03/454.10 = 189.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.03x = 454.10 × 189.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.03x = 85,902.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,902.10/329.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.08

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