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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.04, 498.04 and 149.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.04, 498.04 and 149.32 is: 223.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.04 : 498.04 = 149.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.04/498.04 = 149.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.04x = 498.04 × 149.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.04x = 74,367.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,367.33/332.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.97

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