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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.53, 498.19 and 313.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.53, 498.19 and 313.01 is: 468.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.53 : 498.19 = 313.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.53/498.19 = 313.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.53x = 498.19 × 313.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.53x = 155,938.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,938.45/332.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 468.95

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