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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.26, 187.95 and 109.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.26, 187.95 and 109.19 is: 163.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.26 : 187.95 = 109.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.26/187.95 = 109.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.26x = 187.95 × 109.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.26x = 20,522.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,522.26/125.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.84

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