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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.03, 498.14 and 126.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.03, 498.14 and 126.60 is: 189.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.03 : 498.14 = 126.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.03/498.14 = 126.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.03x = 498.14 × 126.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.03x = 63,063.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,063.89/332.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.94

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