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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.58, 188.21 and 64.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.58, 188.21 and 64.67 is: 96.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.58 : 188.21 = 64.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.58/188.21 = 64.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.58x = 188.21 × 64.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.58x = 12,172.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,172.26/125.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.93

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