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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.92, 175.18 and 103.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.92, 175.18 and 103.64 is: 143.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.92 : 175.18 = 103.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.92/175.18 = 103.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.92x = 175.18 × 103.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.92x = 18,155.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,155.66/126.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.05

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