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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.99, 190.28 and 99.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.99, 190.28 and 99.95 is: 149.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.99 : 190.28 = 99.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.99/190.28 = 99.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.99x = 190.28 × 99.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.99x = 19,017.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,017.78/126.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.76

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