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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.01, 496.80 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.01, 496.80 and 195.12 is: 291.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.01 : 496.80 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.01/496.80 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.01x = 496.80 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.01x = 96,935.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,935.62/332.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.97

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