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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.05, 187.61 and 67.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.05, 187.61 and 67.27 is: 100.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.05 : 187.61 = 67.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.05/187.61 = 67.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.05x = 187.61 × 67.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.05x = 12,620.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,620.52/125.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.92

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