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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.04, 635.22 and 332.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.04, 635.22 and 332.30 is: 497.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.04 : 635.22 = 332.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.04/635.22 = 332.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.04x = 635.22 × 332.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.04x = 211,085.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,085.19/424.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.80

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