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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.83, 148.94 and 93.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.83, 148.94 and 93.97 is: 129.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.83 : 148.94 = 93.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.83/148.94 = 93.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.83x = 148.94 × 93.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.83x = 13,995.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,995.89/107.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.80

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