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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.02, 458.13 and 207.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.02, 458.13 and 207.64 is: 286.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.02 : 458.13 = 207.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.02/458.13 = 207.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.02x = 458.13 × 207.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.02x = 95,126.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,126.11/332.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.51

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