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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.24, 458.93 and 301.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.24, 458.93 and 301.19 is: 416.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.24 : 458.93 = 301.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.24/458.93 = 301.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.24x = 458.93 × 301.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.24x = 138,223.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,223.59/332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.04

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