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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.72, 190.08 and 75.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.72, 190.08 and 75.69 is: 113.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.72 : 190.08 = 75.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.72/190.08 = 75.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.72x = 190.08 × 75.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.72x = 14,386.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,386.87/126.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.53

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