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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.77, 455.10 and 189.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.77, 455.10 and 189.92 is: 262.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.77 : 455.10 = 189.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.77/455.10 = 189.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.77x = 455.10 × 189.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.77x = 86,432.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,432.59/329.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.10

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