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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108, 148.68 and 95.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108, 148.68 and 95.67 is: 131.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108 : 148.68 = 95.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108/148.68 = 95.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108x = 148.68 × 95.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108x = 14,224.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,224.22/108
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.71

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