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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.81, 190.17 and 68.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.81, 190.17 and 68.90 is: 103.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.81 : 190.17 = 68.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.81/190.17 = 68.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.81x = 190.17 × 68.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.81x = 13,101.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,101.76/126.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.32

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