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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 207.58, 310.88 and 126.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 207.58, 310.88 and 126.22 is: 189.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    207.58 : 310.88 = 126.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    207.58/310.88 = 126.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    207.58x = 310.88 × 126.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    207.58x = 39,239.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,239.27/207.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.03

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