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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.38, 633.92 and 332.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.38, 633.92 and 332.25 is: 497.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.38 : 633.92 = 332.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.38/633.92 = 332.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.38x = 633.92 × 332.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.38x = 210,618.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,618.26/423.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.47

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