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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.91, 456.61 and 191.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.91, 456.61 and 191.01 is: 263.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.91 : 456.61 = 191.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.91/456.61 = 191.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.91x = 456.61 × 191.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.91x = 87,216.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,216.64/330.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.57

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