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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.61, 458.88 and 192.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.61, 458.88 and 192.69 is: 265.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.61 : 458.88 = 192.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.61/458.88 = 192.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.61x = 458.88 × 192.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.61x = 88,421.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,421.59/332.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.84

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