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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.01, 497.75 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.01, 497.75 and 126.54 is: 189.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.01 : 497.75 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.01/497.75 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.01x = 497.75 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.01x = 62,984.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,984.65/332.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.71

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