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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 107.96, 148.68 and 94.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 107.96, 148.68 and 94.05 is: 129.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    107.96 : 148.68 = 94.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    107.96/148.68 = 94.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    107.96x = 148.68 × 94.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    107.96x = 13,983.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,983.35/107.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.53

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