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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.22, 458.53 and 192.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.22, 458.53 and 192.36 is: 265.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.22 : 458.53 = 192.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.22/458.53 = 192.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.22x = 458.53 × 192.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.22x = 88,201.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,201.49/332.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.49

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