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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.91, 499.23 and 127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.91, 499.23 and 127.44 is: 191.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.91 : 499.23 = 127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.91/499.23 = 127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.91x = 499.23 × 127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.91x = 63,621.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,621.87/332.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.11

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