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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.93, 188.93 and 82.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.93, 188.93 and 82.68 is: 124.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.93 : 188.93 = 82.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.93/188.93 = 82.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.93x = 188.93 × 82.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.93x = 15,620.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,620.32/125.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.04

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