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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.82, 455.10 and 189.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.82, 455.10 and 189.94 is: 262.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.82 : 455.10 = 189.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.82/455.10 = 189.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.82x = 455.10 × 189.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.82x = 86,442.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,442.51/329.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.09

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