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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.28, 188 and 64.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.28, 188 and 64.44 is: 96.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.28 : 188 = 64.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.28/188 = 64.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.28x = 188 × 64.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.28x = 12,114.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,114.72/125.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.70

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