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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.93, 189.20 and 110.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.93, 189.20 and 110.74 is: 166.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.93 : 189.20 = 110.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.93/189.20 = 110.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.93x = 189.20 × 110.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.93x = 20,952.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,952.01/125.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.38

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