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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.12, 292.64 and 126.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.12, 292.64 and 126.64 is: 189.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.12 : 292.64 = 126.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.12/292.64 = 126.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.12x = 292.64 × 126.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.12x = 37,059.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,059.93/195.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.93

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