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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.22, 146.74 and 93.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.22, 146.74 and 93.86 is: 129.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.22 : 146.74 = 93.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.22/146.74 = 93.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.22x = 146.74 × 93.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.22x = 13,773.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,773.02/106.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.67

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