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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.29, 187.94 and 44.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.29, 187.94 and 44.19 is: 66.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.29 : 187.94 = 44.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.29/187.94 = 44.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.29x = 187.94 × 44.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.29x = 8,305.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,305.07/125.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.29

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