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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.91, 190.46 and 121.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.91, 190.46 and 121.27 is: 182.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.91 : 190.46 = 121.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.91/190.46 = 121.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.91x = 190.46 × 121.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.91x = 23,097.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,097.08/126.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.00

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