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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.13, 458.35 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.13, 458.35 and 182.76 is: 252.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.13 : 458.35 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.13/458.35 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.13x = 458.35 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.13x = 83,766.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,766.26/332.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.21

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