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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.85, 188.65 and 93.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.85, 188.65 and 93.27 is: 139.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.85 : 188.65 = 93.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.85/188.65 = 93.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.85x = 188.65 × 93.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.85x = 17,595.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,595.39/125.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.81

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