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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.04, 395.98 and 127.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.04, 395.98 and 127.12 is: 190.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.04 : 395.98 = 127.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.04/395.98 = 127.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.04x = 395.98 × 127.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.04x = 50,336.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,336.98/264.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.64

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