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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.81, 499.24 and 89.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.81, 499.24 and 89.35 is: 134.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.81 : 499.24 = 89.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.81/499.24 = 89.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.81x = 499.24 × 89.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.81x = 44,605.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,605.96/332.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.03

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