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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.12, 188.92 and 60.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.12, 188.92 and 60.93 is: 91.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.12 : 188.92 = 60.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.12/188.92 = 60.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.12x = 188.92 × 60.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.12x = 11,509.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,509.95/126.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.26

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