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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.13, 458.32 and 184.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.13, 458.32 and 184.76 is: 254.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.13 : 458.32 = 184.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.13/458.32 = 184.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.13x = 458.32 × 184.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.13x = 84,679.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,679.20/332.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.96

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