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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.52, 173.08 and 94.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.52, 173.08 and 94.48 is: 130.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.52 : 173.08 = 94.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.52/173.08 = 94.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.52x = 173.08 × 94.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.52x = 16,352.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,352.60/125.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.28

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