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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.52, 188.14 and 67.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.52, 188.14 and 67.64 is: 101.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.52 : 188.14 = 67.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.52/188.14 = 67.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.52x = 188.14 × 67.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.52x = 12,725.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,725.79/125.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.38

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