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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.04, 433.70 and 126.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.04, 433.70 and 126.74 is: 190.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.04 : 433.70 = 126.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.04/433.70 = 126.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.04x = 433.70 × 126.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.04x = 54,964.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,964.34/289.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.16

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