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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.93, 188.90 and 44.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.93, 188.90 and 44.72 is: 67.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.93 : 188.90 = 44.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.93/188.90 = 44.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.93x = 188.90 × 44.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.93x = 8,447.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,447.38/125.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.08

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