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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.11, 189.12 and 82.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.11, 189.12 and 82.77 is: 124.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.11 : 189.12 = 82.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.11/189.12 = 82.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.11x = 189.12 × 82.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.11x = 15,653.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,653.46/126.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.13

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