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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.61, 190.01 and 68.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.61, 190.01 and 68.90 is: 103.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.61 : 190.01 = 68.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.61/190.01 = 68.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.61x = 190.01 × 68.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.61x = 13,090.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,090.91/126.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.40

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