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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.02, 187.20 and 64.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.02, 187.20 and 64.06 is: 95.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.02 : 187.20 = 64.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.02/187.20 = 64.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.02x = 187.20 × 64.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.02x = 11,992.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,992.03/125.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.92

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