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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.76, 295.03 and 126.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.76, 295.03 and 126.44 is: 174.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.76 : 295.03 = 126.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.76/295.03 = 126.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.76x = 295.03 × 126.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.76x = 37,303.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,303.59/213.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.51

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