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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107, 147.72 and 94.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107, 147.72 and 94.64 is: 130.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107 : 147.72 = 94.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107/147.72 = 94.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107x = 147.72 × 94.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107x = 13,980.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,980.22/107
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.66

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