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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 264.05, 396 and 126.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 264.05, 396 and 126.82 is: 190.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    264.05 : 396 = 126.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    264.05/396 = 126.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    264.05x = 396 × 126.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    264.05x = 50,220.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,220.72/264.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.19

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