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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.27, 498.76 and 294.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.27, 498.76 and 294.00 is: 441.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.27 : 498.76 = 294.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.27/498.76 = 294.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.27x = 498.76 × 294.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.27x = 146,632.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,632.83/332.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.31

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