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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.22, 148.96 and 92.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.22, 148.96 and 92.63 is: 127.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.22 : 148.96 = 92.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.22/148.96 = 92.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.22x = 148.96 × 92.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.22x = 13,798.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,798.16/108.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.50

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