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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.92, 230.96 and 126.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.92, 230.96 and 126.64 is: 190.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.92 : 230.96 = 126.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.92/230.96 = 126.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.92x = 230.96 × 126.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.92x = 29,248.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,248.77/153.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.03

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