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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.76, 190.25 and 65.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.76, 190.25 and 65.94 is: 98.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.76 : 190.25 = 65.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.76/190.25 = 65.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.76x = 190.25 × 65.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.76x = 12,545.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,545.09/126.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.97

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