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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.07, 174 and 93.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.07, 174 and 93.43 is: 128.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.07 : 174 = 93.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.07/174 = 93.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.07x = 174 × 93.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.07x = 16,256.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,256.82/126.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.95

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