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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.76, 458.94 and 233.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.76, 458.94 and 233.13 is: 321.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.76 : 458.94 = 233.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.76/458.94 = 233.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.76x = 458.94 × 233.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.76x = 106,992.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,992.68/332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 321.53

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