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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.91, 188.71 and 110.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.91, 188.71 and 110.45 is: 165.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.91 : 188.71 = 110.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.91/188.71 = 110.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.91x = 188.71 × 110.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.91x = 20,843.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,843.02/125.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.54

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