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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.91, 455.31 and 190.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.91, 455.31 and 190.03 is: 262.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.91 : 455.31 = 190.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.91/455.31 = 190.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.91x = 455.31 × 190.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.91x = 86,522.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,522.56/329.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.26

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