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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.28, 498.24 and 195.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.28, 498.24 and 195.48 is: 293.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.28 : 498.24 = 195.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.28/498.24 = 195.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.28x = 498.24 × 195.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.28x = 97,395.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,395.96/332.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.11

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