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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.81, 459.35 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.81, 459.35 and 192.96 is: 266.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.81 : 459.35 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.81/459.35 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.81x = 459.35 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.81x = 88,635.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,635.93/332.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.33

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