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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.07, 295.47 and 126.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.07, 295.47 and 126.76 is: 174.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.07 : 295.47 = 126.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.07/295.47 = 126.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.07x = 295.47 × 126.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.07x = 37,453.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,453.04/214.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.95

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