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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.26, 458.54 and 192.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.26, 458.54 and 192.41 is: 265.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.26 : 458.54 = 192.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.26/458.54 = 192.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.26x = 458.54 × 192.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.26x = 88,227.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,227.68/332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.54

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