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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.07, 458.27 and 199.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.07, 458.27 and 199.25 is: 274.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.07 : 458.27 = 199.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.07/458.27 = 199.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.07x = 458.27 × 199.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.07x = 91,309.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,309.15/332.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.97

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