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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 224.52, 336.84 and 126.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 224.52, 336.84 and 126.91 is: 190.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    224.52 : 336.84 = 126.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    224.52/336.84 = 126.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    224.52x = 336.84 × 126.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    224.52x = 42,748.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,748.36/224.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.40

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