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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.04, 497.84 and 126.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.04, 497.84 and 126.58 is: 189.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.04 : 497.84 = 126.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.04/497.84 = 126.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.04x = 497.84 × 126.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.04x = 63,016.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,016.59/332.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.79

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