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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.65, 459.11 and 199.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.65, 459.11 and 199.93 is: 275.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.65 : 459.11 = 199.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.65/459.11 = 199.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.65x = 459.11 × 199.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.65x = 91,788.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,788.86/332.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.93

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