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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.51, 147 and 67.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.51, 147 and 67.20 is: 92.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.51 : 147 = 67.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.51/147 = 67.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.51x = 147 × 67.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.51x = 9,878.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,878.40/106.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.75

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