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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.04, 555.06 and 126.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.04, 555.06 and 126.84 is: 190.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.04 : 555.06 = 126.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.04/555.06 = 126.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.04x = 555.06 × 126.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.04x = 70,403.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,403.81/370.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.26

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