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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.97, 174 and 108.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.97, 174 and 108.66 is: 150.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.97 : 174 = 108.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.97/174 = 108.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.97x = 174 × 108.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.97x = 18,906.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,906.84/125.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.09

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