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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 510.03, 765.05 and 125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 510.03, 765.05 and 125.28 is: 187.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    510.03 : 765.05 = 125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    510.03/765.05 = 125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    510.03x = 765.05 × 125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    510.03x = 95,845.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,845.46/510.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.92

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