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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.31, 498.60 and 126.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.31, 498.60 and 126.94 is: 190.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.31 : 498.60 = 126.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.31/498.60 = 126.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.31x = 498.60 × 126.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.31x = 63,292.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,292.28/332.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.46

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