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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.07, 458.04 and 266.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.07, 458.04 and 266.73 is: 367.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.07 : 458.04 = 266.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.07/458.04 = 266.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.07x = 458.04 × 266.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.07x = 122,173.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,173.01/332.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.91

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