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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.11, 456.93 and 191.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.11, 456.93 and 191.22 is: 263.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.11 : 456.93 = 191.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.11/456.93 = 191.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.11x = 456.93 × 191.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.11x = 87,374.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,374.15/331.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.88

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