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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.07, 497.70 and 194.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.07, 497.70 and 194.85 is: 292.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.07 : 497.70 = 194.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.07/497.70 = 194.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.07x = 497.70 × 194.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.07x = 96,976.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,976.85/332.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.04

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