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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.13, 186.12 and 66.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.13, 186.12 and 66.25 is: 99.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.13 : 186.12 = 66.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.13/186.12 = 66.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.13x = 186.12 × 66.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.13x = 12,330.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,330.45/124.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.33

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