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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.88, 498.08 and 211.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.88, 498.08 and 211.22 is: 316.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.88 : 498.08 = 211.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.88/498.08 = 211.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.88x = 498.08 × 211.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.88x = 105,204.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,204.46/332.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.04

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