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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.29, 498.51 and 112.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.29, 498.51 and 112.93 is: 169.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.29 : 498.51 = 112.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.29/498.51 = 112.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.29x = 498.51 × 112.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.29x = 56,296.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,296.73/332.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.42

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