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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.80, 190.02 and 94.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.80, 190.02 and 94.70 is: 141.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.80 : 190.02 = 94.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.80/190.02 = 94.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.80x = 190.02 × 94.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.80x = 17,994.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,994.89/126.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.92

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