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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.91, 498.99 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.91, 498.99 and 150.39 is: 225.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.91 : 498.99 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.91/498.99 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.91x = 498.99 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.91x = 75,043.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 75,043.11/332.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.42

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