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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.02, 298.32 and 126.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.02, 298.32 and 126.92 is: 190.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.02 : 298.32 = 126.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.02/298.32 = 126.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.02x = 298.32 × 126.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.02x = 37,862.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,862.77/199.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.25

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