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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.97, 295.32 and 126.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.97, 295.32 and 126.64 is: 174.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.97 : 295.32 = 126.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.97/295.32 = 126.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.97x = 295.32 × 126.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.97x = 37,399.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,399.32/213.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.79

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