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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.03, 187.34 and 109.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.03, 187.34 and 109.64 is: 164.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.03 : 187.34 = 109.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.03/187.34 = 109.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.03x = 187.34 × 109.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.03x = 20,538.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,538.47/125.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.27

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