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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.59, 459.08 and 192.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.59, 459.08 and 192.74 is: 266.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.59 : 459.08 = 192.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.59/459.08 = 192.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.59x = 459.08 × 192.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.59x = 88,483.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,483.08/332.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.04

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