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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.88, 148.44 and 93.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.88, 148.44 and 93.96 is: 129.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.88 : 148.44 = 93.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.88/148.44 = 93.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.88x = 148.44 × 93.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.88x = 13,947.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,947.42/107.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.29

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