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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 289.27, 433.75 and 126.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 289.27, 433.75 and 126.77 is: 190.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    289.27 : 433.75 = 126.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    289.27/433.75 = 126.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    289.27x = 433.75 × 126.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    289.27x = 54,986.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,986.49/289.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.09

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