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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.01, 497.95 and 100.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.01, 497.95 and 100.83 is: 151.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.01 : 497.95 = 100.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.01/497.95 = 100.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.01x = 497.95 × 100.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.01x = 50,208.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,208.30/332.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.23

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