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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.06, 189.12 and 44.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.06, 189.12 and 44.91 is: 67.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.06 : 189.12 = 44.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.06/189.12 = 44.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.06x = 189.12 × 44.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.06x = 8,493.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,493.38/126.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.38

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