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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.25, 148.05 and 68.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.25, 148.05 and 68.46 is: 94.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.25 : 148.05 = 68.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.25/148.05 = 68.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.25x = 148.05 × 68.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.25x = 10,135.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,135.50/107.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.50

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