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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.24, 189 and 110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.24, 189 and 110.88 is: 166.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.24 : 189 = 110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.24/189 = 110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.24x = 189 × 110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.24x = 20,956.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,956.32/126.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.00

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