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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.95, 459.48 and 191.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.95, 459.48 and 191.16 is: 263.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.95 : 459.48 = 191.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.95/459.48 = 191.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.95x = 459.48 × 191.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.95x = 87,834.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,834.20/332.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.81

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