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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.13, 495.99 and 193.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.13, 495.99 and 193.92 is: 290.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.13 : 495.99 = 193.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.13/495.99 = 193.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.13x = 495.99 × 193.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.13x = 96,182.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,182.38/331.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.47

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