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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.32, 188 and 67.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.32, 188 and 67.57 is: 101.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.32 : 188 = 67.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.32/188 = 67.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.32x = 188 × 67.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.32x = 12,703.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,703.16/125.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.37

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