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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.05, 188.60 and 93.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.05, 188.60 and 93.33 is: 139.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.05 : 188.60 = 93.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.05/188.60 = 93.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.05x = 188.60 × 93.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.05x = 17,601.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,601.57/126.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.65

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