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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.61, 148.52 and 63.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.61, 148.52 and 63.94 is: 88.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.61 : 148.52 = 63.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.61/148.52 = 63.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.61x = 148.52 × 63.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.61x = 9,496.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,496.16/107.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.25

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