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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.50, 456.14 and 192.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.50, 456.14 and 192.50 is: 265.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.50 : 456.14 = 192.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.50/456.14 = 192.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.50x = 456.14 × 192.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.50x = 87,806.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,806.95/330.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.68

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