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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.04, 395.77 and 126.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.04, 395.77 and 126.89 is: 190.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.04 : 395.77 = 126.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.04/395.77 = 126.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.04x = 395.77 × 126.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.04x = 50,219.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,219.26/264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.20

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