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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.82, 190.12 and 61.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.82, 190.12 and 61.84 is: 92.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.82 : 190.12 = 61.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.82/190.12 = 61.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.82x = 190.12 × 61.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.82x = 11,757.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,757.02/126.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.71

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