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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.09, 188.89 and 103.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.09, 188.89 and 103.25 is: 154.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.09 : 188.89 = 103.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.09/188.89 = 103.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.09x = 188.89 × 103.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.09x = 19,502.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,502.89/126.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.67

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