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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.02, 497.76 and 195.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.02, 497.76 and 195.13 is: 292.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.02 : 497.76 = 195.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.02/497.76 = 195.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.02x = 497.76 × 195.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.02x = 97,127.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,127.91/332.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.54

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