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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.06, 189.10 and 91.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.06, 189.10 and 91.73 is: 137.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.06 : 189.10 = 91.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.06/189.10 = 91.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.06x = 189.10 × 91.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.06x = 17,346.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,346.73/126.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.61

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