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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.74, 190.13 and 75.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.74, 190.13 and 75.35 is: 113.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.74 : 190.13 = 75.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.74/190.13 = 75.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.74x = 190.13 × 75.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.74x = 14,326.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,326.39/126.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.04

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