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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.99, 188.89 and 60.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.99, 188.89 and 60.91 is: 91.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.99 : 188.89 = 60.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.99/188.89 = 60.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.99x = 188.89 × 60.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.99x = 11,504.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,504.67/125.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.32

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