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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.06, 188.84 and 102.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.06, 188.84 and 102.90 is: 154.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.06 : 188.84 = 102.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.06/188.84 = 102.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.06x = 188.84 × 102.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.06x = 19,431.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,431.64/126.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.15

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