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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 334.08, 501.15 and 128.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 334.08, 501.15 and 128.75 is: 193.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334.08 : 501.15 = 128.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334.08/501.15 = 128.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334.08x = 501.15 × 128.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334.08x = 64,520.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,520.56/334.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.13

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