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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 208.07, 312.39 and 125.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 208.07, 312.39 and 125.93 is: 189.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    208.07 : 312.39 = 125.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    208.07/312.39 = 125.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    208.07x = 312.39 × 125.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    208.07x = 39,337.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,337.08/208.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.06

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