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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.01, 188.70 and 105.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.01, 188.70 and 105.67 is: 158.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.01 : 188.70 = 105.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.01/188.70 = 105.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.01x = 188.70 × 105.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.01x = 19,939.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,939.93/126.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.24

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