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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.03, 395.71 and 126.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.03, 395.71 and 126.83 is: 190.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.03 : 395.71 = 126.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.03/395.71 = 126.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.03x = 395.71 × 126.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.03x = 50,189.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,189.76/264.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.09

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