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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.62, 190.30 and 105.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.62, 190.30 and 105.09 is: 157.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.62 : 190.30 = 105.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.62/190.30 = 105.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.62x = 190.30 × 105.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.62x = 19,998.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,998.76/126.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.94

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