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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.76, 455.09 and 189.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.76, 455.09 and 189.91 is: 262.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.76 : 455.09 = 189.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.76/455.09 = 189.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.76x = 455.09 × 189.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.76x = 86,426.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,426.14/329.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.09

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