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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.03, 497.36 and 194.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.03, 497.36 and 194.66 is: 291.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.03 : 497.36 = 194.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.03/497.36 = 194.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.03x = 497.36 × 194.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.03x = 96,812.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,812.64/332.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.58

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