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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 368.07, 508.13 and 332.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 368.07, 508.13 and 332.98 is: 459.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    368.07 : 508.13 = 332.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    368.07/508.13 = 332.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    368.07x = 508.13 × 332.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    368.07x = 169,197.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,197.13/368.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.69

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