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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 218.22, 327.28 and 126.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 218.22, 327.28 and 126.84 is: 190.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    218.22 : 327.28 = 126.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    218.22/327.28 = 126.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    218.22x = 327.28 × 126.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    218.22x = 41,512.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,512.20/218.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.23

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