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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.82, 496.44 and 125.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.82, 496.44 and 125.54 is: 188.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.82 : 496.44 = 125.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.82/496.44 = 125.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.82x = 496.44 × 125.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.82x = 62,323.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,323.08/330.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.39

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