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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.77, 496.05 and 125.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.77, 496.05 and 125.33 is: 187.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.77 : 496.05 = 125.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.77/496.05 = 125.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.77x = 496.05 × 125.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.77x = 62,167.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,167.47/330.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.95

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