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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.83, 190.02 and 96.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.83, 190.02 and 96.41 is: 144.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.83 : 190.02 = 96.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.83/190.02 = 96.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.83x = 190.02 × 96.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.83x = 18,319.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,319.83/126.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.44

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