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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.23, 498.05 and 137.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.23, 498.05 and 137.11 is: 205.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.23 : 498.05 = 137.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.23/498.05 = 137.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.23x = 498.05 × 137.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.23x = 68,286.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,286.33/332.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.54

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