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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.97, 495.03 and 124.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.97, 495.03 and 124.54 is: 186.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.97 : 495.03 = 124.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.97/495.03 = 124.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.97x = 495.03 × 124.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.97x = 61,651.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,651.04/329.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.84

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