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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 299.12, 448.95 and 125.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 299.12, 448.95 and 125.92 is: 188.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    299.12 : 448.95 = 125.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    299.12/448.95 = 125.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    299.12x = 448.95 × 125.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    299.12x = 56,530.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,530.98/299.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.99

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