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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.24, 498.22 and 195.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.24, 498.22 and 195.35 is: 292.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.24 : 498.22 = 195.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.24/498.22 = 195.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.24x = 498.22 × 195.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.24x = 97,324.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,324.30/332.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.94

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