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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.75, 190.17 and 92.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.75, 190.17 and 92.79 is: 139.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.75 : 190.17 = 92.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.75/190.17 = 92.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.75x = 190.17 × 92.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.75x = 17,645.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,645.87/126.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.22

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