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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191, 263.52 and 125.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191, 263.52 and 125.54 is: 173.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191 : 263.52 = 125.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191/263.52 = 125.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191x = 263.52 × 125.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191x = 33,082.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,082.30/191
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.21

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