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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.41, 455.94 and 190.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.41, 455.94 and 190.50 is: 262.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.41 : 455.94 = 190.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.41/455.94 = 190.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.41x = 455.94 × 190.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.41x = 86,856.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,856.57/330.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.88

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