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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.01, 189 and 44.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.01, 189 and 44.84 is: 67.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.01 : 189 = 44.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.01/189 = 44.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.01x = 189 × 44.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.01x = 8,474.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,474.76/126.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.25

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