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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.76, 499.18 and 89.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.76, 499.18 and 89.29 is: 133.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.76 : 499.18 = 89.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.76/499.18 = 89.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.76x = 499.18 × 89.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.76x = 44,571.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,571.78/332.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.95

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