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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.07, 142.46 and 91.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.07, 142.46 and 91.94 is: 127.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.07 : 142.46 = 91.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.07/142.46 = 91.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.07x = 142.46 × 91.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.07x = 13,096.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,096.95/103.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.07

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