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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.97, 494.93 and 124.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.97, 494.93 and 124.45 is: 186.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.97 : 494.93 = 124.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.97/494.93 = 124.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.97x = 494.93 × 124.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.97x = 61,594.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,594.04/329.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.67

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