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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.94, 190.14 and 75.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.94, 190.14 and 75.42 is: 112.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.94 : 190.14 = 75.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.94/190.14 = 75.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.94x = 190.14 × 75.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.94x = 14,340.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,340.36/126.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.97

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