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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.05, 537.06 and 126.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.05, 537.06 and 126.93 is: 190.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.05 : 537.06 = 126.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.05/537.06 = 126.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.05x = 537.06 × 126.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.05x = 68,171.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,171.52/358.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.39

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