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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 330.97, 496.67 and 125.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 330.97, 496.67 and 125.54 is: 188.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330.97 : 496.67 = 125.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330.97/496.67 = 125.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330.97x = 496.67 × 125.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330.97x = 62,351.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,351.95/330.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.39

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