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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.88, 190.11 and 65.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.88, 190.11 and 65.93 is: 98.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.88 : 190.11 = 65.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.88/190.11 = 65.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.88x = 190.11 × 65.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.88x = 12,533.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,533.95/126.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.79

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