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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.22, 147.76 and 98.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.22, 147.76 and 98.49 is: 135.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.22 : 147.76 = 98.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.22/147.76 = 98.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.22x = 147.76 × 98.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.22x = 14,552.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,552.88/107.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.73

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