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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.04, 498.04 and 139.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.04, 498.04 and 139.64 is: 209.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.04 : 498.04 = 139.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.04/498.04 = 139.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.04x = 498.04 × 139.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.04x = 69,546.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,546.31/332.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.45

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