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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.97, 455.41 and 190.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.97, 455.41 and 190.09 is: 262.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.97 : 455.41 = 190.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.97/455.41 = 190.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.97x = 455.41 × 190.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.97x = 86,567.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,567.27/329.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.35

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