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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.92, 496.19 and 194.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.92, 496.19 and 194.01 is: 290.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.92 : 496.19 = 194.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.92/496.19 = 194.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.92x = 496.19 × 194.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.92x = 96,264.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,264.85/330.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.91

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