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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.04, 497.43 and 210.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.04, 497.43 and 210.04 is: 314.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.04 : 497.43 = 210.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.04/497.43 = 210.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.04x = 497.43 × 210.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.04x = 104,481.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,481.46/332.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.67

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