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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.97, 190.33 and 81.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.97, 190.33 and 81.35 is: 121.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.97 : 190.33 = 81.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.97/190.33 = 81.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.97x = 190.33 × 81.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.97x = 15,482.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,482.94/126.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.94

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