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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.22, 298.56 and 126.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.22, 298.56 and 126.95 is: 190.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.22 : 298.56 = 126.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.22/298.56 = 126.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.22x = 298.56 × 126.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.22x = 37,902.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,902.19/199.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.25

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