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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.72, 147.08 and 92.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.72, 147.08 and 92.75 is: 127.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.72 : 147.08 = 92.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.72/147.08 = 92.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.72x = 147.08 × 92.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.72x = 13,641.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,641.17/106.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.83

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