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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.07, 497.69 and 223.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.07, 497.69 and 223.93 is: 335.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.07 : 497.69 = 223.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.07/497.69 = 223.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.07x = 497.69 × 223.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.07x = 111,447.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,447.72/332.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.62

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