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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 106.91, 147.30 and 79.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 106.91, 147.30 and 79.25 is: 109.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    106.91 : 147.30 = 79.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    106.91/147.30 = 79.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    106.91x = 147.30 × 79.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    106.91x = 11,672.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,672.79/106.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.19

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