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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.54, 188.39 and 64.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.54, 188.39 and 64.66 is: 97.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.54 : 188.39 = 64.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.54/188.39 = 64.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.54x = 188.39 × 64.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.54x = 12,180.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,180.99/125.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 97.03

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