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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 165.41, 248.16 and 126.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 165.41, 248.16 and 126.93 is: 190.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    165.41 : 248.16 = 126.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    165.41/248.16 = 126.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    165.41x = 248.16 × 126.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    165.41x = 31,498.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,498.95/165.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.43

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