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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.06, 498.09 and 246.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.06, 498.09 and 246.62 is: 369.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.06 : 498.09 = 246.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.06/498.09 = 246.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.06x = 498.09 × 246.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.06x = 122,838.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,838.96/332.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.93

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