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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.13, 185.99 and 63.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.13, 185.99 and 63.18 is: 94.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.13 : 185.99 = 63.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.13/185.99 = 63.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.13x = 185.99 × 63.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.13x = 11,750.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,750.53/124.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.67

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