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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.95, 498.15 and 126.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.95, 498.15 and 126.69 is: 190.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.95 : 498.15 = 126.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.95/498.15 = 126.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.95x = 498.15 × 126.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.95x = 63,110.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,110.62/331.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.12

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