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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.52, 146.72 and 91.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.52, 146.72 and 91.94 is: 126.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.52 : 146.72 = 91.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.52/146.72 = 91.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.52x = 146.72 × 91.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.52x = 13,488.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,488.98/106.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.63

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