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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.08, 494.91 and 124.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.08, 494.91 and 124.47 is: 186.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.08 : 494.91 = 124.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.08/494.91 = 124.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.08x = 494.91 × 124.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.08x = 61,601.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,601.45/330.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.63

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