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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.83, 148.83 and 64.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.83, 148.83 and 64.20 is: 88.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.83 : 148.83 = 64.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.83/148.83 = 64.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.83x = 148.83 × 64.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.83x = 9,554.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,554.89/107.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.61

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