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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107, 147.66 and 68.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107, 147.66 and 68.24 is: 94.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107 : 147.66 = 68.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107/147.66 = 68.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107x = 147.66 × 68.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107x = 10,076.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,076.32/107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.17

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