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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.09, 455.59 and 190.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.09, 455.59 and 190.23 is: 262.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.09 : 455.59 = 190.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.09/455.59 = 190.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.09x = 455.59 × 190.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.09x = 86,666.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,666.89/330.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.56

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