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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.54, 188.07 and 64.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.54, 188.07 and 64.59 is: 96.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.54 : 188.07 = 64.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.54/188.07 = 64.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.54x = 188.07 × 64.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.54x = 12,147.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,147.44/125.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.76

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