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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.12, 189.20 and 110.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.12, 189.20 and 110.84 is: 166.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.12 : 189.20 = 110.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.12/189.20 = 110.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.12x = 189.20 × 110.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.12x = 20,970.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,970.93/126.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.28

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