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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.13, 498.45 and 126.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.13, 498.45 and 126.84 is: 190.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.13 : 498.45 = 126.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.13/498.45 = 126.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.13x = 498.45 × 126.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.13x = 63,223.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,223.40/332.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.36

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