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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.91, 190.63 and 83.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.91, 190.63 and 83.64 is: 125.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.91 : 190.63 = 83.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.91/190.63 = 83.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.91x = 190.63 × 83.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.91x = 15,944.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,944.29/126.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.63

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