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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.62, 188.33 and 102.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.62, 188.33 and 102.94 is: 154.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.62 : 188.33 = 102.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.62/188.33 = 102.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.62x = 188.33 × 102.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.62x = 19,385.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,385.70/125.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.32

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