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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.03, 189.23 and 93.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.03, 189.23 and 93.63 is: 140.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.03 : 189.23 = 93.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.03/189.23 = 93.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.03x = 189.23 × 93.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.03x = 17,717.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,717.14/126.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.58

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