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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 214.04, 295.36 and 125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 214.04, 295.36 and 125.52 is: 173.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    214.04 : 295.36 = 125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    214.04/295.36 = 125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    214.04x = 295.36 × 125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    214.04x = 37,073.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,073.59/214.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.21

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