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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332, 497.94 and 126.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332, 497.94 and 126.68 is: 190.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332 : 497.94 = 126.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332/497.94 = 126.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332x = 497.94 × 126.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332x = 63,079.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,079.04/332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.00

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