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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.91, 190.36 and 41.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.91, 190.36 and 41.41 is: 62.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.91 : 190.36 = 41.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.91/190.36 = 41.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.91x = 190.36 × 41.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.91x = 7,882.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,882.09/126.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.11

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