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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.63, 190.01 and 65.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.63, 190.01 and 65.81 is: 98.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.63 : 190.01 = 65.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.63/190.01 = 65.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.63x = 190.01 × 65.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.63x = 12,505.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,505.20/126.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.75

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