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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.84, 188.64 and 106.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.84, 188.64 and 106.64 is: 159.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.84 : 188.64 = 106.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.84/188.64 = 106.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.84x = 188.64 × 106.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.84x = 20,116.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,116.57/125.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.86

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