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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.52, 573.80 and 126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.52, 573.80 and 126 is: 189.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.52 : 573.80 = 126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.52/573.80 = 126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.52x = 573.80 × 126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.52x = 72,298.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,298.80/382.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.01

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