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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 195.76, 270.25 and 125.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 195.76, 270.25 and 125.86 is: 173.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    195.76 : 270.25 = 125.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    195.76/270.25 = 125.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    195.76x = 270.25 × 125.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    195.76x = 34,012.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,012.67/195.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.75

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