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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.06, 263.81 and 125.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.06, 263.81 and 125.65 is: 173.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.06 : 263.81 = 125.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.06/263.81 = 125.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.06x = 263.81 × 125.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.06x = 33,147.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,147.66/191.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.49

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