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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.76, 148.18 and 96.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.76, 148.18 and 96.63 is: 132.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.76 : 148.18 = 96.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.76/148.18 = 96.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.76x = 148.18 × 96.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.76x = 14,318.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,318.63/107.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.88

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