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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.36, 188.04 and 94.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.36, 188.04 and 94.98 is: 142.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.36 : 188.04 = 94.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.36/188.04 = 94.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.36x = 188.04 × 94.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.36x = 17,860.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,860.04/125.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.47

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