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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.70, 499.28 and 195.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.70, 499.28 and 195.94 is: 294.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.70 : 499.28 = 195.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.70/499.28 = 195.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.70x = 499.28 × 195.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.70x = 97,825.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,825.45/332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.04

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