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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.29, 294.36 and 125.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.29, 294.36 and 125.95 is: 173.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.29 : 294.36 = 125.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.29/294.36 = 125.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.29x = 294.36 × 125.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.29x = 37,074.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,074.64/213.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.82

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