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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.91, 458.07 and 192.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.91, 458.07 and 192.03 is: 265.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.91 : 458.07 = 192.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.91/458.07 = 192.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.91x = 458.07 × 192.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.91x = 87,963.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,963.18/331.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.02

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