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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.91, 495.98 and 125.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.91, 495.98 and 125.35 is: 187.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.91 : 495.98 = 125.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.91/495.98 = 125.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.91x = 495.98 × 125.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.91x = 62,171.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,171.56/330.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.88

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