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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 363.44, 545.28 and 126.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 363.44, 545.28 and 126.00 is: 189.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    363.44 : 545.28 = 126.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    363.44/545.28 = 126.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    363.44x = 545.28 × 126.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    363.44x = 68,706.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,706.34/363.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.04

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