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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.54, 498.77 and 89.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.54, 498.77 and 89.08 is: 133.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.54 : 498.77 = 89.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.54/498.77 = 89.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.54x = 498.77 × 89.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.54x = 44,429.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,429.99/332.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.61

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