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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.06, 458.25 and 184.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.06, 458.25 and 184.69 is: 254.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.06 : 458.25 = 184.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.06/458.25 = 184.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.06x = 458.25 × 184.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.06x = 84,633.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,633.05/332.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.88

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