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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.07, 187.74 and 90.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.07, 187.74 and 90.69 is: 136.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.07 : 187.74 = 90.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.07/187.74 = 90.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.07x = 187.74 × 90.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.07x = 17,026.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,026.14/125.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.13

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