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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.61, 495.90 and 125.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.61, 495.90 and 125.19 is: 187.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.61 : 495.90 = 125.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.61/495.90 = 125.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.61x = 495.90 × 125.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.61x = 62,081.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,081.72/330.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.78

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