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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.06, 433.35 and 126.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.06, 433.35 and 126.82 is: 190.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.06 : 433.35 = 126.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.06/433.35 = 126.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.06x = 433.35 × 126.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.06x = 54,957.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,957.45/289.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.12

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