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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.73, 190.52 and 104.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.73, 190.52 and 104.07 is: 156.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.73 : 190.52 = 104.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.73/190.52 = 104.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.73x = 190.52 × 104.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.73x = 19,828.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,828.00/126.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.46

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