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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.61, 187.97 and 110.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.61, 187.97 and 110.13 is: 164.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.61 : 187.97 = 110.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.61/187.97 = 110.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.61x = 187.97 × 110.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.61x = 20,700.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,700.59/125.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.80

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