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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.62, 456.14 and 190.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.62, 456.14 and 190.74 is: 263.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.62 : 456.14 = 190.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.62/456.14 = 190.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.62x = 456.14 × 190.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.62x = 87,003.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,003.19/330.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.16

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