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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.22, 494.08 and 123.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.22, 494.08 and 123.98 is: 186.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.22 : 494.08 = 123.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.22/494.08 = 123.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.22x = 494.08 × 123.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.22x = 61,253.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,253.26/329.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.06

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