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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.08, 635.10 and 332.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.08, 635.10 and 332.04 is: 497.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.08 : 635.10 = 332.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.08/635.10 = 332.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.08x = 635.10 × 332.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.08x = 210,878.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,878.60/424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 497.26

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