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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271.04, 406.64 and 126.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271.04, 406.64 and 126.64 is: 190.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271.04 : 406.64 = 126.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271.04/406.64 = 126.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271.04x = 406.64 × 126.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271.04x = 51,496.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,496.89/271.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.00

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